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Zambia Refuses to Sign Zambezi River Protocol
28 Jun 2010 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
lusaKa, Zambia — Southern African Development Community (S ADC) member states said Zambia is scuttling efforts to allow them to use water from the Zambezi River by refusing to sign and ratify
Gaborone to Get Water From Zambezi by 2035
22 Mar 2010 - 14:46 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
GABORONE, Botswana — The water supply committee in the Ministry of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources told parliament earlier this month that plans were under way to get water from the Zambezi River, some 1,200
Government Orders Audit of National Matabeleland Zambezi Water Project
15 Mar 2010 - 14:46 by Local Press Report
HARARE (The Herald (Zimbabwe)) — The government ordered an audit of the National Matabeleland Zambezi Water Project (NMZWP) 's activities, Water Resources Development and Management Minister Samuel Sipepa Nkomo announced.
Zimbabwe Wants to Divert Water From Zambezi
8 Feb 2010 - 14:46 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
ZIMBABWE, HARARE — T he Zimbabwean government announced earlier this month that it is looking to gain agreement from the
Government Launches Investigation Into Matabeleland Zambezi Water Project
18 Jan 2010 - 14:46 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
ZIMBABWE, HARARE — The government is launching an investigation this month into how funds meant for the Matabeleland Zambezi Water Project (MZWP) were used.
The Matabeleland Zambezi Water Trust
Government Takes Over Matabeleland Zambezi Water Project
14 Dec 2009 - 14:48 by Local Press Report
ZIMBABWE, HARARE (The Herald (Zimbabwe)) — The Zimbabwean government has taken over ownership and management of the Matabeleland Zambezi Water Project (MZWP), Water Development and Management Minister Sipepa Nkomo announced.
Climate Change Affects the Zambezi River Basin
13 Apr 2009 - 14:46 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Malawi, LILONGWE — Climate change has taken a toll on the Zambezi River Basin, causing many rivers to dry up before reaching the lakes or
Zambezi Watercourse Commission to Start Operations in Early 2009
15 Dec 2008 - 14:48 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
lusaKa, Zambia — The Zambezi Watercourse Commission (ZAMCOM), established to promote equitable and rational use of the water resources of the Zambezi river basin, is expected to become operational early next year.
Zambezi Countries Meet to Discuss Ways to Stem Pollution of Zambezi
2 Nov 2008 - 20:20 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania — Seven Southern African countries that share the Zambezi River will meet in Tanzania this month for the launch of
Botswana to Host Zambezi Water Commission Secretariat
8 Sep 2008 - 19:45 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
GABORONE, Botswana — Botswana has won a bid to host an interim Zambezi Water Commission secretariat after being selected from among eight African countries that share the Zambezi River.
Zambezi River Basin Countries Meet on Projects, Data Exchange
28 Jul 2008 - 14:47 by Local Press Report
MAPUTO, Mozambique (Agenda de Informacao de Mocambique) — Technical staff from the eight Zambezi River basin countries met in the Mozambican capital last Friday to discuss a strategy to develop and manage the basin's water resources as well as a platform f
Zambezi's Waters Too Acidic for Consumption
3 Dec 2007 - 03:14 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
lusaKa, Zambia — — The water in the Zambezi
River has become acidic and unfit for human consumption, experts warn.
A study by Zambian scientists on environmental toxicology has
Zambia Will Not Sign Regional Water Agreement
20 Aug 2007 - 11:45 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
lusaKa, Zambia — — Zambia will not sign a Southern African Development Community (SADC) regional watercourse agreement until the country's newly revised water policy is approved, Minister for Energy and Water
Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Invests $9 Million USD for Gwayi Shangani Dam
20 Aug 2007 - 11:45 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
ZIMBABWE, HARARE — — The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has provided over $9 million USD for the construction of Gwayi Shangani Dam.
Construction of the dam is the first of the three phases in the
Zambia: Authorities to Use Satellite Images for Water Management
13 Aug 2007 - 10:08 by Local Press Report
lusaKa, Zambia (SciDev.Net (United Kingdom)) — — Zambian water authorities are using satellite images to to improve water resource management.
The Integrated Water Resource Management for Zambia, generates environmental maps that
$2.7 Million USD From World Bank for Guma Valley Water Company
6 Aug 2007 - 10:08 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
LONDON, FREETOWN, Sierra Leone, ZIMBABWE, BULAWAYO, England — The government of Sierra Leone and the World Bank have signed an agreement for $2.7 million USD to support capacity-building at the main water provider in the capital,
UK Gives $9.8 Million USD for Sierra Leone Water Program
26 Feb 2007 - 10:08 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone, MAPUTO, Mozambique — — The UK's Department for International Development is giving $9.8 million USD to the ailing state-run Guma Valley Water Company's program for 2007 to 2008, officials say.
Zimbabwe: Bulawayo Running Out of Water
28 Jan 2007 - 03:37 by Local Press Report
ZIMBABWE, BULAWAYO (ZimOnline) — — The city of Bulawayo could run out of water in two weeks without significant inflows into city dams.
City engineering services director Simela Dube said water levels in
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