Madimba Community in the DRC Breathes a Sigh of Relief as they Finally Gain Access to Clean Water Through a GEF and CIWA-funded Project.

Madimba Community Gains Access to Clean Water Madimba Community Gains Access to Clean Water The project site Madimba community in the DRC breathes a sigh of relief as they finally gain access to clean water through a GEF and CIWA-funded project. Accessing clean water has been a major challenge for the Madimba community in the…

Review and Update of Hydrogeological Map Series and Information Brochure Polokwane Area, South Africa

Review and Update of Hydrogeological Map Series and Information Brochure Polokwane Area, South Africa Review and Update of Hydrogeological Map Series and Information Brochure Polokwane Area, South Africa source: Department of Water and Sanitation Groundwater Maps The significance of groundwater in South Africa has increased over the years. However, there is limited comprehensive and accessible…

Rehababilitating 20 Monitoring Wells in Malawi

Revitalizing 20 Monitoring Wells in Malawi Revitalizing 20 Monitoring Wells in Malawi to Enhance Decision-Making SADC-GMI Team, BASEflow team, and project prime partner, the Government of Malawi Water and Sanitation, gathered around the recently revitalized well. Groundwater resources are essential for providing drinking water, supporting irrigation, and ensuring the sustainability of rivers, lakes, and wetlands…

SADC-GMI, with GEF, CIWA, and The World Bank, Lead Water Supply Project in Kazungula, Zambia

Second Project Update SADC-GMI, with GEF, CIWA, and World Bank, Lead Water Supply Project in Kazungula, Zambia In Muzumi village, one of the communities set to benefit from the project, women currently have to travel long distances to fetch water for their households. The project aims to bring water closer to the community, saving them…

SADC-GMI Launches Groundwater Mapping and Development Project in Chiparamba, Zambia

Second Project Update SADC-GMI Launches Groundwater Mapping and Development Project in Chiparamba, Zambia The photo was taken after a consultation between the District Commissioner, Sarah Phiri and the Ministry of Water Development and Sanitation team. Chiparamba CBD in Kasenengwa District in the Eastern Province of Zambia is experiencing an urgent water deficit, a situation intensified…

Approximately 7208 people benefit from the Community Water Supply projects implemented by SADC-GMI in Madimba and Kimpangu – DRC

Approximately 7208 people benefit from the Community Water Supply projects implemented by SADC-GMI in Madimba and Kimpangu – DRC depicts drilling of the borehole at Madimba Project area. This water resource from underground signifies improved livelihoods for the community Access to clean water is still an acute challenge for Madimba and Kimpangu communities in the…

SADC-GMI Completes the Groundwater Monitoring Project in the Greater Harare, Zimbabwe Area

3 August 2021 | SADC-GMISADC-GMI Completes the Groundwater Monitoring Project in the Greater Harare, Zimbabwe Area600 families benefit from three production boreholes Figure 1 – Southlands community fetching water at the newly installed production borehole. Groundwater is a finite resource. Greater Harare in Zimbabwe is highly dependent on groundwater with 28 000 registered boreholes and…

Expansion of National Groundwater Monitoring Network Project in Lesotho

30 July 2021 | SADC-GMIExpansion of National Groundwater Monitoring Network Project in Lesotho Figure 1: Site Meeting with representatives from Department of Water Affairs (DWA), SADC GMI and the Contractor at Ox Bow in Botha Bothe District during drilling of the 14th Boreholes. In the SADC region, groundwater resources are generally vital for drinking water…

SADC-GMI implements the Groundwater Dependent Ecosystems (GDEs) and Biodiversity in the Khakea/Bray Transboundary Aquifer

18 March 2021 | SADC-GMISADC-GMI implements the Groundwater Dependent Ecosystems (GDEs) and Biodiversity in the Khakea/Bray Transboundary Aquifer Farai Dondofema Fyke net sampling fish populations (Photo taken by H. Dovorogwa) Groundwater plays an important role in sustaining below-ground and above-ground aquatic ecosystems. However, there is limited data that demonstrates the relationship between groundwater and Groundwater…