SA water: How to stop a runaway problem

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Water availability is one of the biggest threats facing South Africa’s people and businesses. 46% of municipalities cannot fulfil their water and waste mandate. Investec Focus sat down with Alex McNamara, an environmental and water expert at the National Business Institute (NBI) to discuss how to fix SA's water crisis.
30 May 2019 English South Africa Business · Investing

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