sub-Saharan Africa

 The Uganda Drilling Contractors’ Association was formed to help raise professional standards among the country’s water well drillers
GROUNDWATER

The importance of African drilling contractor associations

Why is the work of Uganda Drilling Contractors' Association so important to African water supply

17 January 2024

 African piped water supply systems require boreholes that yield more water than the humble hand pump does
GROUNDWATER

African groundwater transitions - Will drilling quality meet future requirements

Kerstin Danert asks if water well drilling quality in Africa will meet future requirements

16 January 2024

 Dr Kerstin Danert has recently been researching the topic of rapid handpump corrosion and its sibling - poor quality handpump components (credit: Larry Bentley)
GROUNDWATER

Can decentralised asset management contribute to stop the rot?

Examining the need to fund the maintenance of existing handpumps before investing in new ones

03 November 2021

 Vinyl Pipes Pvt. Ltd. has announced its intention to expand operations to the sub-Sahara region
GROUNDWATER

Vinyl Pipes sets eyes on expansion into sub-Sahara Region

Vinyl Pipes has announced its intention to expand operations to the sub-Sahara region

06 July 2021

 The failure of poor quality handpumps can have a dramatic effect on the lives of the communities that rely upon them for clean drinking water
VIEWPOINT

Stop the rot - action research on handpump quality in sub-Saharan Africa

The issue of poor quality handpumps and the impact their failure can have on communities

10 February 2021

 Handpumps used by rural communities do not withdraw a lot of water, and the shallow aquifers that they rely on, generally receive enough recharge
GROUNDWATER

Unlocking Africa's groundwater potential: new insights and opportunities

Writing on behalf of RWSN, Sean Furey looks at the UPGro programme in sub-Saharan Africa

24 August 2020

 bauma CONEXPO AFRICA will be staged at the Gallagher Convention Center, Midrand, Johannesburg
INFRASTRUCTURE

bauma CONEXPO AFRICA 2021: concept re-engineered

Details announced of latest additions to South African construction and mining industry event

21 February 2020

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A Sneak Peek at the Future of Drilling Data

Drilling is the first step in an optimised mine value chain, so it is crucial to

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Gain Ground on the Competition

Rigs, tooling designed for direct push propel profits, production across industries

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Simplify your geotechnical Jobs

Multi-application drill rigs and enhanced tools boost productivity and profits.