Water Security Africa to Address Water Supply Challenges with Utility Playbooks in Cape Town

Water Security Africa has unveiled its programme focused on utility playbooks addressing acute water stress. With sub-Saharan Africa facing a 50% water supply-demand gap by 2030, the event will gather utility executives and city leaders to share strategies for loss reduction and resilient water sources. Key topics include leak detection, smart metering, reuse, and desalination. The programme highlights successful case studies from Cape Town, Windhoek, Kampala, and Nairobi, emphasizing operational execution and financing solutions.

Published Mar 23, 2026

Water Security Africa, taking place from May 19-21, 2026, in Cape Town, will showcase utility and municipal playbooks to combat water stress in sub-Saharan Africa, projected to have a 50% supply-demand gap by 2030. The programme will cover persistent water losses and the need for diversified sources.

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Key sessions will include strategies for reducing non-revenue water, building resilient supply through reuse and desalination, and aligning policy with local execution. Case studies from Cape Town, Windhoek, Kampala, and Nairobi will illustrate successful operational changes and financing models.