The use of our precious water resources is greatly appreciated in this thematic area. Coverage on water access, water use efficiency, water recycling and re-use. Clear features of the treatment and management of wastewater. The section also delves into water scarcity and strategies of using water efficiently.
KNOW YOUR WATER PARAMETERS
In this issue we delve into some of the major water quality parameters that are of interest. Starting with pH, which gives an indication of acidity or alkalinity of water. It is not advisable to drink water which is acidic or alkaline as it can...
WATER ANALYSIS AND TESTING – KEY TO HEALTH
Thousands of people are settling in new residential areas and in the process are drilling boreholes to cater for their water needs. However, very few are going on to assess the parameters in the water that they plan to drink. The need for testing physical,...
ADVANCED WATER TREATMENT TECHNOLOGIES
The world is fast advancing in the world of water treatment. New technologies are emerging in field of advanced water treatment. In particular, the emergence of membrane filtration technologies and reverse osmosis have captured many. Many institutions in research, manufacturing and development are into full...
RAINWATER HARVESTING – A NEW NORMAL
Precipitation yields significant opportunities for water availability within the home. There are many opportunities for harnessing and collecting it when the rain cometh. In many places worldwide, there could be a phase of rain and also another phase that is dry. Therefore, it is necessary...
EFFICIENT WATER UTILISATION IN INDUSTRY – A KEY TO DEVELOPMENT
Industrial development is the backbone of the economy in many developing and transition countries. However, some industries are still water inefficient, despite the availability of vast amounts of information on water efficiency. There are many strategies that can be implemented to deal with the issues...
Irrigating Horticulture products with effluent in Africa – Pros and Cons
Life is strange, ones stomach has the power to determine their fate, although Henley wrote, “ I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul. I believe this wisdom by Henley shows that we have the power to control our...
MV Wakshio Captain says search for internet connection led to Mauritius Environmental Incident.
By Freedom Muranda and Wallace Mawire The Wakashio ship Captain who was arrested in August 2020 confirmed that he allowed the ship to get close to shore to search for an internet connection so that he’s crew would connect with their families and maintain a...
Drip irrigation gains momentum with local farmers
Government of Zimbabwe and various stakeholders have over the past two decades combined efforts to cascade new agricultural models to farmers through various capacity building initiatives. The relevant farming techniques and models are a response to the current global trends and challenges ranging from Sustainable...
HARARE’S WETLANDS PREDICAMENT AND THE PLEA TO ENHANCE SUSTAINABILITY OF LAKE CHIVERO
Environmentalists are still guided by a notion that Harare was built in areas surrounded by wetlands. Research conducted has shown that greater part of the city has wetland areas. Since time immemorial, the extensive network of water-rich low lands has benefited both humans and ecological...
WATER HYACINTH SPREADS UNCONTROLLABLY ACROSS THE COUNTRY’S WATER BODIES
The increased proliferation of water hyacinth in different water bodies across Zimbabwe has become a grim reality of the dangers of invasive alien species. Unprecedented growth of water hyacinth in water bodies over the years, entails urgent action to curb the problem, which is fast...
