Thousands flock to Nelspruit water conference

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The Water Research Commission exhibition stand remained as popular as ever. Thembi Masilela and Lethabo Ramashala from the Department of Water Affairs, along with Mosima Tele from ERWAT taking a closer look at one of the Water Research Commission’s new reports. Thousands flock to Nelspruit water conference Nearly 2 000 delegates attended this year’s Water Institute of Southern Africa (WISA) biennial conference held in Nelspruit earlier this year. The venue was quite unusual, being the Mbombela Stadium. This was the first time that this conference – a highlight on the water calendar – was held in Mpuma langa. Speaking at the gala dinner, WISA CEO, Lester Goldman, said the organisa tion’s vision remained clear: “We want promote innovations beyond the technical. We want to see innovations to solve the capacity and training challenges ahead. Solving South Africa’s water challenges is predicated on innovation. We wish to increase our assistance to struggling municipalities and increase awareness of WISA as an ally and a resource.

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