Programme for the 19thWaterNet/WARFSA/GWP-SA Symposium

Integrated Water Resources Development and Management: Managing Water for the Future in a

Changing Environment in Eastern and Southern Africa

Avani Victoria Falls Resort, Livingstone, Zambia, 31st October – 2nd November 2018

Tuesday 30 October 2018

14:00 - 20:00 Registration of Participants Avani Victoria Falls Resort Foyer

Wednesday 31 October 2018

07:00 – 08:30 Registration of Participants/Welcome with tea Avani Victoria Falls Resort Foyer

OFFICIAL OPENING VENUE: GIRRAFFE / ELEPHANT

MASTER CEREMONY: XXX

08:00 All Participants and Guests take seats, Singing of the Zambian National Anthem

08:10 Introductions by the 19th Symposium Local Organising Committee Chairperson: Dr Edwin Nyirenda

08:20 Welcome Speech by Prof. Luke E. Mumba, Vice-Chancellor of The University of Zambia

08:30 Remarks by the Chairperson of WaterNet Trust: Dr Lapologang Magole

08:40 Remarks by the SADC Representative, Director Infrastructure and Services: XXX

08:50 Remarks by Nachilala Nkombo, Director, World Wide Fund (WWF) - Zambia

09:00 Remarks by SANWATCE, Addressing junior professional and technician level capacity challenges in the water sector: experiences from Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa and Zambia, Ms Joanna Fatch

09:10 Remarks by WaterNet Alumni from Zambia

09:20 Keynote Address: SDG 6 Synthesis Report with a focus on the SADC Region, Prof Stefan Uhlenbrook,

09:40 Inauguration of the Symposium by the Guest of Honour - Minister of Water, Sanitation and Environmental Protection

10:00 GROUP PHOTO TEA/COFEE

Sessions start

11:00 – 13:00 Surface and Groundwater Resources Management and Urbanisation

Water, Land, Energy and Agriculture

OPEN SPECIAL SESSION OPEN SPECIAL SESSION

VENUE: GIRAFFE VENUE: ELEPHANT VENUE: LION

VENUE: ZEBRA

Chair: Mr. James Sauramba Rapporteurs: Ms Catherine Kerapetse

Chair: Dr Jean-Marc Mwenge Kahinda Rapporteur: Ms Liemo Monaheng

Chair: Poolad Karimi Rapporteur: Jeremiah Kiptala

Chair: Ms Ruth Beukman Rapporteur: Ms Tertu Iileka & Ms Delight Mhiribidi

11:00 N. D. Mokhine, M. Mathuthu & L. Stassen

Remediation against underground water pollution using Organic Solvent Extraction of Uranium from Alkaline Nuclear Waste

O. Moseki, M. Murray-Hudson & K. Kash

Crop water and irrigation requirements of jatropha curcas using Cropwat Model in semi-arid conditions - Botswana

Development pathways for nature based solutions to increase water availability and access in arid to semi-arid Africa

Convenors: Instituto Superior Politécnio de Gaza, University of Namibia, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, South-Eastern Kenya

University, Mekelle University, National University of Science and Technology, IHE Delft, Acacia Water and Practica

AfriAlliance Roadshow 1- Brokerage Event 3

Convenors: WaterNet and AfriAlliance

11:15 P. Mqondeki, K. Pietersen & T. Kanyerere

Assessing groundwater-surface water interactions in non-perennial river systems, Tankwa Karoo, South Africa

R. Kavari Water consumption and management patterns in the Drimiopsis resettlement farm, Omaheke region, Namibia

11:30 L. Nhamo, G. Y. Ebrahim, J. Magidi, T. Mabhaudhi, S. Mpandeli, M. Magombeyi & M. Chitakira

Assessing groundwater use in irrigated agriculture using multi-spectral remote sensing in Venda-Gazankulu area, South Africa

L. Monaheng & S. Munishi

Impacts of fire induced landcover changes on soil loss in Sehlabathebe Catchment, Lesotho

Programme

0-10 min. Introduction - Poolad Karimi (IHE Delft)

10-50 min. Nature-based innovations for African drylands - chaired by Poolad Karimi (IHE Delft)

pitch Paulo Saveca (ISPG)

pitch Ben Mapani (University of Namibia)

pitch Tesfa-alem Gebreegziabher Embaye and Eyasu Yazew Hagos (Mekelle University)

pitch Robert Vuik (Practica)

pitch Jeremiah Kiptala (JKUAT) and Moses Mwangi (SEKU)

Discussion

50-70 min. Adaptive Development Pathways - chaired by Louise Nkomo (Dabane Trust)

presentation Evelien Rietdijk (TU Delft) and Pieter van der Zaag (IHE Delft)

Discussion

70-90 min. Conclusion and way forward – facilitated by Poolad Karimi (IHE Delft)

Prof. JM Kileshye Onema: Welcome and high-level

introduction: Get to know-each other

IHE Representative: AfriAlliance introduction:

Know what AfriAlliance is all about.

DBSA, CREBBAC, GWP, one innovator: 5 min presentations to

set the mood for the event

Solution providers: Innovation showcasing: Share the innovative

solutions with the audience

All: Collaboration Hub: One on one interaction of SMEs and

potential collaborators (Station set-up)

Plenary session: ViaWater: Share innovation stories

All: Collaboration Hub: One on one interaction of SMEs and

potential collaborators

11:45 C. Andries, T. Kanyerere, S. Israel & N. Vermaak

Using environmental tracers to conceptualise groundwater recharge system in the West Coast, South Africa.

D. Sengani, C. Musvoto,

C. Bowe, D. Jordan & JM

Mwenge Kahinda

A review of soil quality indicators used to

assess SLM in degraded South African drylands

12:00 R. Joseph, P. L. Amoomo, C. Lohe, M. Quinger & B. Swartz

Trend analysis of water levels of the Namibian Groundwater Monitoring Network for the period 2008-2018.

M. Chimweta, Innocent Wadzanayi Nyakudya, Luke Jimu and Anorld Bray Mashingaidze

Soil salinity dynamics and its potential to affect maize yield under flood-recession cropping in the Zambezi Valley floodplains

12:15 L. Lalumbe & T. Abiye Groundwater assessment in relation to climatic variation: Case study of the Lichtenburg Karst Aquifer

P. Nzuza, A. Ramoelo, J. Odindi & JM Mwenge Kahinda

Normalized Vegetation Index and Spectral mixture analysis for mapping land degradation in rural South Africa

12:30 I. G. Erdogan, E. Fosso-Kankeu & S. K.O Ntwampe, Frans. B Waanders and Nils Hoth

Groundwater as an alternative source to irregular tap water in the O’kiep area, Namaqualand, South Africa

T. P. Chibarabada, T. Mabhaudhi & A. T. Modi

Options for improving water productivity: a case study of bambara groundnut and groundnut

12:45 C. T. Kerapetse, JM. Kileshye-Onema & W. Gumindoga

Surface water-groundwater interaction and its implications for water and food security in Botswana’s dry lands.

F. Madhau

An Assesment of Land use Land Cover changes for Mutasa District (1984-2014)

13:00 – 14:00 LUNCH

Surface and Groundwater Resources Management and Urbanisation

Water, Land, Energy and Agriculture

SPECCIAL SESSION

SPECIAL SESSION

14:00 – 16:00 VENUE: GIRAFFE VENUE: ELEPHANT VENUE: LION VENUE: ZEBRA

Chair: Chair: Mr James Sauramba Rapporteurs: Mr. Henry Zimba

Chair: Dr Jean-Marc Mwenge Kahinda Rapporteur: Ms Prisca Sumbu

Chair: Dr. Kuiri Tjipangandjara Rapporteur: Ms. Julienne Ngo Yebga

Chair: Ms Ruth Beukman Rapporteur: Ms Tertu Iileka & Ms Delight Mhiribidi

14:00 G. Waswa, J. van Tol, S. Lorentz & D. Vermeulen

Groundwater Flow Dynamics at a Headwater Wetland Zone in the Weatherley Research Catchment, South Africa

S. Kanandjembo & M. Hauptfleisch

Assessing the Impacts of Commercial

Agricultural Irrigation on Ecosystem Services

along the Okavango River, Namibia

Convenor: GWPSA

HELP-GWP consultation on Draft Principles on Investment and Financing for Water-related Disaster Risk Reduction

Convenor: Global Water Partnership (GWP), the HELP and Japanese government

Programme

GWP: Welcome and introductions

All: Facilitated self-introduction of participants:

Presentation by HELP representative to explain the purpose, expectations and contents of the draft Principles on Investment and Financing for Water-related Disaster Risk Reduction (10min)

Fill in survey form (20min) -Messages from stakeholders to HELP -Modification to the Principles -Perception about disaster response

GWP/HELP facilitators: Discussion 1: On Principles and its operationalization

Session introduction

Interactive table discussions on the Principles and its application

Messages from stakeholders to HELP

Modification to the Principles

Plenary discussion of contributions and messages

Prioritization of key messages GWP/HELP Facilitators: Discussion 2: On citizens’ perception about recovery from mega-disasters

Session introduction

Interactive table discussions on the effective disaster response -Stakeholders’ roles in disaster management -Risk communication -Responsibilities of decision makers etc.

Plenary discussion of findings

Prioritization of key messages

GWP/HELP Facilitators and Rapporteur: Summary of findings

AfriAlliance Roadshow 1- Brokerage Event 3

AKVO, ITC: Parallel sessions: Seminar with university

students on various AfriAlliance outputs (Handbook, Demo Package and MOOC): Raise the awareness of future managers of the triple sensor approach/blueprint

Rapporteurs: Feedback from the collaboration Hub

Session and parallel sessions

WaterNet: Event Evaluation Prof. JM Kileshye Onema: Closing Remarks

14:15 E. Malijani, T. Kanyerere & J. Day

Assessing the Water Quality of Selected Non-perennial Rivers and Underlying Aquifers in the Heuningnes Catchment, Western Cape, South Africa

A. Vushe Fuzzy model for nitrate pollution from

Namibian irrigated farms and urban

settlements, transport into Okavango River,

attenuation and transfer into Okavango Delta

14:30 M. Van der Schyff, T. Kanyerere, S. Israel & N. Vermaak

Using multiple tracer techniques to determine the connectivity between the langebaan road and elandsfontein aquifer systems, West Coast, South Africa

J. Kayima & A. Mayo Nitrogen Dynamics in Lubigi Wetland in Uganda

14:45 T. Madlala, T. Kanyerere & P. Oberholster

Using groundwater potential index to investigate aquifer-wetland interaction spatial distribution, upper Olifants River catchment, South Africa

I. Mwangi, G. Nduta Kiriro, R. N. Wanjau, P. K. Mbugua, S. Swale & J. C. Ngila

Derivatization of biomass with suitable cross linkers for water retention capacity in the soil

15:00 J. Glenday, D. Mazvimavi & F. Jumbi

Modelling Hydrological Impacts of Increased Groundwater Use for Irrigation as a Drought Response in Semi-arid Catchments

T. Mabhaudhi, G. Simpson, A. Senzanje, G. Jewitt, S. Mpandeli, L. Nhamo & D. Naidoo

Assessing the state of the water-energy-food nexus for South Africa – emerging lessons

15:15 S. Twisa & M. Buchroithner

Seasonal and annual rainfall variability and their impact on rural water supply services

Y. Mtimuni, W. Gumindoga & S. Madyiwa

A surface energy balance technique for estimating crop water requirement for Baron and BINETH Schemes in Linthipe catchment, Malawi.

15:30

Tea Break

16:30 – 18:00 16:00 A. Christmas, S. Munishi & K. Okoko

Validation and intercomparison of satellite rainfall estimates over Kilombero River Basin

SPECCIAL SESSION

VENUE: ELEPHANT

Chair: Dr. Tobias El-Fahem Rapporteur: Mr. Simon Banda

16:15 B. Schacht & D. Mazvimavi

Identification and estimation of ecologically relevant flow regime characteristics of non-perennial rivers, South Africa

16:30 P. Zuzani, C. Ngongondo, F. Mwale & P. Willems

Evaluation of the GCMs CMIP5 21st Simulations for the Shire River Basin in Malawi

Groundwater Resources Management in Southern Africa - The cases of Namibia and Zambia

Convenor: Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (BGR)

Programme L. Namayanga: Welcome and Opening Remarks T. El-Fahem: Introduction by the Chair M. Quinger: Strengthening the role of groundwater in the IWRM Principles / A case of Cuvelai- Etosha Basin Management (CEB), Namibia. K P. Amoomo & R. Joseph: Key aspects on the development of a national telemetric groundwater monitoring network for Namibia. C. Lohe: Advanced exploration: The groundwater system of the Cubango Megafan S. Banda, V. Mkandawire, Chikule & T.Tewodros: The groundwater and borehole database of Zambia – Application for permitting and registration D. Mwelwa & S. Lungomesha: Status of the Lusaka groundwater monitoring network K. Mumba & M. Fahle: Groundwater assessment in the Upper Kafue Sub-catchment / Copperbelt Province Discussion on:

“Upcoming Challenges for sustainable groundwater management.” with an Input presentation: Solar-powered irrigation systems

Closure of the meeting and final remarks

16:45 L. Khaemba, JM. Kileshye-Onema & A. Murwira

Rainfall and Streamflow Trend Analysis of River Nyando, Kenya

17:00 C. Chimbaza, A. Mhizha & W. Gumindoga

Rainfall-runoff modelling incorporating CMORPH satellite products performance assessment: Case Study of Linthipe catchment, Malawi

17:15 N. Mararakanye, J. J. Le Roux & A. C. Franke

Using CFSR data as weather input to SWAT in the lower Vaal river catchment, South Africa

17:30 B. Lekgau & M. O. Dinka

Analysis of the magnitude and severity of drought in Limpopoo Catchment (South Africa) using palmer drought severity index

17:45 Y. Woyessa, B. Wilson, M. Titov & S. Vijayaraghavan

Modelling Impact of Climate Change on Water Resources: A Case Study of the Modder River Basin in South Africa

18:00 - 19:30 POSTERSESSION & TEA

VENUE: XXX Chair: Dr Deogratias Mulungu

Rapporteurs: Ms Chimwemwe Chimbaza

Water, Ecosystems and the Environment for Poster Presentation

Surface and Groundwater Resources Management and Urbanisation for poster presentation

Water, Land, Energy and Agriculture for

poster presentation

Water Governance and the Human Right to Water for Poster presentation

Development & Sustainable Implementation of

Resilient Water Infrastructure

Water for Health, Livelihoods and Economic Development for Poster Presentation

Number of posters for presentation: XXX See page XXX for details regarding each poster. Posters being presented by young scientists have a green sticker or their pictures on the top right corner.

Number of posters for presentation: XXX See page XXX for details regarding each poster. Posters being presented by young scientists have a green sticker or their pictures on the top right corner.

Number of posters for presentation: XXX See page XXX for details regarding each poster. Posters being presented by young scientists have a green sticker or their pictures on the top right corner.

Number of posters for presentation: XXX See page XXX for details regarding each poster. Posters being presented by young scientists have a green sticker or their pictures on the top right corner.

Number of posters for presentation: XXX See page XXX for details regarding each poster. Posters being presented by young scientists have a green sticker or their pictures on the top right corner.

Number of posters for presentation: 2 See page 9 for details regarding each poster. Posters being presented by young scientists have a green sticker or their pictures on the top right corner.

19:30-21:00 Welcome Cocktail Venue: XXX

Thursday, 1 November 2018

08:00-10:00 SCIENTIFIC PLENARY SESSION

VENUE: GIRAFFE/ELEPHANT

Chair: Prof. Hubert Savenije Rapporteur: Mr Liberty Moyo

08:00 K. Nnenesi Managing Water for the Future in a Changing Environment through Effective Utilization of the Africa Flood and Drought Monitor in Southern Africa

08:20

B. Lehner, G. Grill, L. Katiyo, R. Filgueiras, F.

Chivava, B. Chilambe & M.

Thieme

Assessment of free-flowing rivers: a case of the Zambezi Basin region

08:40 N. Cooper A retrospective on the enduring relevance of the human right to water: Lessons from three continents

09:00 G. Jewitt & S. Strydom

Quantifying the Costs and Benefits of Nature Based Solutions for Water Supply in Southern Africa

09:20

He. Winsemius, H. Savenije, J. Wagemaker, I. Gayton, J. De Bruijn, S. Mather, G. Donchyts, N. Van De Giesen, P. van der Zaag, R. Mkaruka, P. Ward, M. De Ruiter, E. Anderson & P. Hulsman

Meeting the Sustainable Development Goal water targets through new water technology

09:40 T. Mabhaudhi, S. Mpandeli, D. Naidoo, G. Backeberg, L. Nhamo & C. Nhemachena

The water-energy-food nexus as a tool for transforming rural livelihoods in southern Africa

10:00 – 10:30 Tea break

10:30 – 13:00 Development and Sustainable Implementation of Resilient Water Infrastructure

Water, Ecosystems and the Environment

Water for Health, Livelihoods and Economic Development

VENUE: GIRAFFE VENUE: ELEPHANT VENUE: LION VENUE: ZEBRA

Chair: Dr Anatoria Chinyama Rapporteurs: Ms Lilian Khaemba & Mr. Hubert Samboko

Chair: Prof Kgabi Nnenesi Rapporteur: Dr John Kamanula

Chair: Dr Thokozani Kanyere Rapporteur: Ms Chimwemwe Chimbaza

Chair: Prof Hubert Savenije Rapporteur: Dr Hessel Winsemius

10:30 L. Sifundza, P. van der Zaag & I. Masih

Learning from past practices to support future drought management: the 2015/2016 El Niño drought in the Komati catchment, Southern Africa

N. Zulu, S. F. Ndulini & M. Mthembu

Seasonal effect of physiochemical parameters on nutrient removal from municipal wastewater using a microcosmic wetland

D. Madzunya, V. P. Dudu, M. Mathuthu and M. Manjoro

Radiological health risk assessment of drinking water and soil dust from the West Rand Gold mining area, South Africa

Prediction of Hydrological Processes in Data Scarce Environments

Convenor: ZAMSECUR Project on Enhancing, Water, Food and Energy Security in the Lower Zambezi

Programme

H. Zimba, M. Coenders, K. Banda, I. Nyambe & H. Savenije: Comparison of energy balance models with Distributed Temperature Sensing method for measuring evaporation in Miombo Vegetation

P. Hulsman, M. Hrachowitz & H. Savenije: Hydrological modelling of the Luangwa River using remotely sensed river altimetry for calibration.

L. Monatisa & T. Msagati: Development of Evaporation Estimation Models for Reservoir Water Balance in Semi-arid Regions. A Case study of Southern Africa.

H. Samboko, H. Savenije & M. Hrachowitz: A comparison of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Landsat Remote Sensed data flood inundation maps in the Luangwa Basin

10:45

H. Winsemius, I. Gayton, K. Tonga, Ka-Ping Yee, F. Annor & N. Van De Giesen

Community Mapped elevation through “Differential Barometry”

N. Buthelezi, M. Mthembu & B. Albert

The impacts of physiochemical properties of Lake Icubu and Nhlabane on nutrients concentrations in the estuary

Q. N. Mthembu, M. S. Mthembu, A. K. Basson & F. S. Ndulini

Effect of physical and chemical parameters on sulfate removal from industrial wastewater in a hydroponic system

11:00

L. Mbise & D. Mashauri

An assessment of pressure and flow in a District Metered Area in Rehoboth’s water distribution network

E. Wanda, B. Mamba & T. Msagati

Multivariate statistical comparative analysis of the performance of polyethersulfone blend membranes for removal of emerging micropollutants from water

S. Manhokwe, F. Muvhunzi & C. Zvidzai

Isolation, characterization and identification of culturable bacteria in yeast processing wastewater

11:15

G. Moyo, E. Makaya & A. Chinyama

Assessment of Water Leakage Assessment Models in Developing Countries

J. Kamanula & C. Mwakisalu

Bacteriological and Physico-Chemical Quality of Drinking Water in Usingini-Kanolo area, northern Malawi

N. Gulamussen, A. Arsenio, N. Matsinhe & L. Rietveld

Study of Parameters of Concern in Reclaimed Water for Construction Industry in Maputo, Mozambique

11:30

J. R. Kosgei National Water Harvesting and Storage Programme in Kenya: Critical lessons in Kerio Valley

J. Kayima, A. Mayo & J. Nobert

Nitrogen Dynamics in Lubigi Wetland in Uganda

C. A. N. Janeiro, A. Arsenio, R. Brito & J. van Lier

Use of (partially) treated municipal wastewater in irrigated agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa: potentials and constraints

11:45

P. Z. Sumbu, P. Valimba, J. Nobert & R. Tshimanga

Water losses management strategies

in water supply system in Kinshasa,

Drc

F. Jumbi, D. Mazvimavi

& J. Glenday

Characterisation of Flowpaths to Improve the Prediction of Vegetation Impacts on Hydrological Processes in Mountainous Catchments of the Cape Fold Belt

N. Gulamussen, A. Arsénio, S. Koop, K. van Leeuwen & L. Rietveld

Assessing water reclamation potential in cities: identifying gaps, opportunities and priorities for Maputo city

12:00

N. Dlamini, A. Basson & V. R. Pullabhotla

Biosynthesis of copper nanoparticles using a bioflocculant from Alcaligenis feacalis, characterization and its application

P. Nangolo, Z. Hoko, T. Nhiwatiwa, W. Gumindoga & L. Moyo

An assessment of temporal variation of Goreangab Dam water quality, Windhoek, Namibia

12:15 M. J. Gondwe, W. Masamba, E. Mosimanyana & O. Mogobe

Water quality in Lake Ngami: Nutrient sources, concentrations and sinks

K. Molelekwa, M.R. Motsholapheko & O. Moses

Effects of climate change on the household livelihoods in Gweta village, Botswana: The case of the tropical cyclone Dine

12:30 D S. L. Seaton, D.

Mazvimavi & T. Dube

Assessing the most robust Multiband

Method to identify surface water changes

along Non-Perennial Rivers, Western Cape

S. Hadebe, A. Modi & T. Mabhaudhi

Sorghum production best management practices based on AquaCrop modelling scenario analysis

12:45 N. Singh & A Mulaba-Bafubiandi

Strategy and model for a sustainable responsible use of water in small scale gold operations

M. Mmanga, W. Singini & R. Holm

Which village clinics have Water, Sanitation and Hygiene services: A study of Ntcheu District, Malawi

13:00 -14:00 Lunch

Mercy Manyuchi Biological brewery wastewater treatment using Hycura

14:00 – 17:15 OPEN SPECIAL SESSION

Water, Ecosystems and the Environment

Water for Health, Livelihoods and Economic Development OPEN SPECIAL SESSION

VENUE: GIRAFFE VENUE: ELEPHANT VENUE: LION VENUE: ZEBRA

Chair: : Prof Nnenesi Kgabi Rapporteur: Mr Liberty Moyo

Chair: Dr John Kamanula Rapporteur: Ms Miriam Michael Esanju

Chair: Dr Thokozani Kanyere Rapporteur: Madalitso Mmanga

Chair: Beauty Mbale Rapporteur: Faith Chivava

14:00 Water Security and Climate Adaptation of Arid and Semi-Arid Regions

Convenor: UNESCO Chair on Sustainable Water Research for Climate Adaptation in Arid Environments

Programme

N. Kgabi, S. Reju & J. Ithindi: Water Security and Extreme Precipitation Indices of Selected Towns in Namibia

N. Makhalemele & W. Gumindoga: Assessment of snow-melt runoff contribution into the Senqu River

W. Tesfuhuney, O. Crespo, S. Walker & S. Steyn: Simulations for Making On-farm Decisions in Relation to ENSO in Semi-arid Areas, South Africa

M. Okorie, V. Nwagbara & N. Kgabi: Assessing Sustainability in an Arid Climate: The Societal Metabolic Pattern of Water in Namibia

A. Kachunga, E. Nyirenda & J. Kabika: Mitigating the effects of Climate Change Through Optimal Water Allocation - Case of Middle Kafue Basin

T. T. Gintamo, T. Kanyerere & H. Mengistu: Impacts of land-use change and climate variability on water resources quality: Cape Flats Aquifer, South Africa.

B. Mapani: Water: the lifeline for sustainable livelihoods and economic development

M. P. Radingoana, T. Dube & D. Mazvimavi: An Assesment of Health and Nutritional Status of Crops Irrigated with Greywater in Rural South Africa.

H. Kwaambwa & P. Lumaga: Sustainable Green Chemistry Moringa-Sand-Charcoal Point-Of-Use Water Treatment System

T. Baoleki, O. Tshekiso, T. Mosate & B. Somolekae: Assessment of Future Climate Change Impacts on Water Resources in Botswana a Case Study of Limpopo Basin

K. Tjipangandjara Botswana and Namibia: One Thirst and One Quench

K. Tjipangandjara & C. Mendes: Kunene Transboundary Water Supply Project – Angola and Namibia Lessons Learnt

O. Kimambo, J. Gumbo & H. Chikoore

Survey on the Occurrence and Perception of Cyanobacteria (Harmful Algal Blooms) in Aquaculture Systems in Ngerengere Catchment, Morogoro

A. Malabi, E. Onyari & M. Dinka An investigation on status quo of water and sanitation systems: Jackson informal settlement, Johannesburg

World Wide Fund (WWF)

Tools And Information Requirements for Environmental Flows

Assessments and Implementation

Programme

Mr. L. Namayanga: Opening Remarks – Status of EFLOW

Implementation in Zambia

O. M Silembo & E. Nyirenda: Development of Eflows for the Luangwa

Catchment.

O. Silembo & E. Nyirenda: Review of Ecological Effects of River

Regulation: Case of Lunsemfwa Catchment in Zambia

R. Nchimunya J. Alice Nambeye & C. Mubambe: Opportunities and

Challenges in Implementing Environmental flows in the Kafue

Catchment

C. G. Mubambe: Roadmap for the development of the Kafue

Catchment Management Plan Environmental Allocation for the Lower

Kafue sub-basin Water Allocation Plan

R. Beilfuss & G. Shanungu: Review And Assessment Of Birds, In Support

Of An Integrated Flow Assessment For The Kafue Flats

F. C. Nyoni: Plenary

J. P. Matos, S. Ndhlovu & L. Katiyo: Robust and reliable operational flow

forecasting in the Zambezi River Basin

F. C. Nyoni: Delineation and gazetting of headwaters and recharge

zones for water resources protection in Zambia: Case of Shaft Five and

Mass Media Areas in Lusaka

D. Mwelwa, B. S. Mbale & M. Muzumara: Hydrological Flow Estimation

in Ungauged Catchment, A Case Study for Luwombwa Catchment

14:15 M. Chomba, F. Chivava, B. Ellender, L.Katiyo & R. Filgueiras

Opportunities and Challenges for Landscape Approach in Floodplain Contexts.

P. Harawa & E. Opong Quality of WASH community training in impacting behavior change- A case study of World Vision Malawi

14:30 T. Marara & L. G. Palamuleni

A spatio-temporal statistical analysis of water quality charactertistics in the Klip River Catchment, South Africa

B. Petja, B. Abiodun, N. Jovanovic & F. Engelbrecht

Adaptive Response and Resilience of Water-linked Sectors in a Future Climate: Perspectives for future Development

14:45 L. Palamuleni & T. Marara

An Environmental Risk Assessment Of The Klip River Using Water Quality Indices

D. Chizyuka & E. Opong Barriers to accessing water, sanitation and hygiene by persons with disabilities in rural Zambia.

15:00 B. A. Mndolwa & F. W. Mtalo

Optimisation of Fluoride removal in Drinking Water using Natural Adsorbents

R. Malisa, E. Schwella & I. Theletsane

South African Urban Wastewater Challenges: A

System Analysis

15:15 B. Mapani, R. Shikangalah, A. Musimba, I. Mapaure, U. Herzschuh & X. Tabares

Dichrostachys Cinerea and Senegalia Mellifera as proxies for climate modelling along the rainfall gradient in Namibia

M. R. Motsholapheko, B. N. Ngwenya & M. J. Chimbari

Access to water resources and household vulnerability to malaria in the Okavango Delta, Botswana

15:30 Tea Break

16:00 M. Moreroa, T. Matambo & G. Ijoma

Bioremediation of Fischer-Tropsch effluent using a packed unplanted wetland

J. Mchenga, E. Phuma-Ngaiyaye, V. Kasulo, R. H. Holm, S. Yang & T. Thole-Dzama

Do sanitation facilities in primary and secondary schools address Menstrual Hygiene needs?

16:15 B. Chemeda & M. O. Dinka

Evaluation of sediment trapping efficiency of a settling basin at Finchaa Sugar Estate, Ethiopia

A. Malabi, E. Onyari & M. Dinka An investigation on status quo of water and

sanitation systems: Jackson Informal Settlement,

Johannesburg

16:30 H. A. Assress, H. H. Nyoni, B. B. Mamba, K. Ntushelo & T. A.M. Msagati

Fungal community and antifungal drug resistance in wastewater effluents

W. Mafuta, F. Sexton Makoni, J. Zuwarimwe, J. Kamuzhanje, B. Yao Norgbe & M. T Kassa

Averting water crises in fragile rural context through diaspora funding; Case of Butinle, Puntland Somalia

16:45

A. Tshikovhi, S. Mishra & A. Mishra

Silica nanoparticles embedded in chitosan-guar -gum polymer blend: effect of varying chitosan: guar gum composition

I. Mwangi, G. Mbugua, R. Wanjau, S. Swaleh & J. C. Ngila

Remediation of fluoride ions in drinking stored water by quaternized polyethylene containers

17:00 T. Ngulube Physical treatment of aqueous synthetic solutions of dyes by MgO nanoparticles

17:15 L. F. Munyai, F. Dondofema & J. R. Gumbo

A comparison of spectral reflectance of cyanobacterial blooms in aquaculture fish ponds using spectroradiometer and satellite sensor (SPOT): A case study of Limpopo province South Africa

17:30 T. Ncozana & M. Chitsaka

An assessment of the variations of physico-chemical parameters and their impacts on plankton abundance in Umguza River, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

17:45 D. St Leger Seaton, D. Mazvimavi & T. Dube

Assessing the most robust Multiband Method to identify surface water changes along Non-Perennial Rivers, Western Cape

17:00

WATERNET ALUMNI GENERAL MEETING: VENUE: GIRAFFE

18:00-end WATERNET ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING VENUE: ELEPHANT

Friday 2 Noveber 2018

08:30-10:30 Water Governance and the Human Right to Water

Water, Ecosystems and the Environment

OPEN SPECIAL SESSION OPEN SPECIAL SESSION

VENUE: GIRAFFE VENUE: ELEPHANT VENUE: ZEBRA VENUE: BOARDROOM 2

Chair: Dr Maxwell Mudhara Rapporteur: Madalitso Mmanga

Chair: Dr John Kamanuka Rapporteur: Ms Lilian Nekesa Khaemba

Chair: Bismark Norgbe Rapporteur:

Chair: Janez Susnik and Prof. Dinis Juzio Rapporteur: Janez Susnik

08:00 T. L. Dirwai, A. Senzanje & M. Mudhara

Impacts of Water Governance on Water Adequacy in Selected Smallholder Irrigation Schemes in KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa

A. Basson & N. Ntombela

Characterisation of bioflocculant produced by Bacillus safensis isolated from uMlalazi estuary, Mtunzini and its application in wastewater treatment.

Application of Research to WASH programming

Convenor: World Vision

Programme

Bismark Norgbe: Welcome by moderator F. Makoni & Opong: Setting the Stage: Brief talk on World Vision WASH programming and partnerships Role of innovations and private sector Partnerships: Case of Butnile, Somalia Video presentation on water dispensing units piloted in Kenya Field Perspectives from World Vision ( Zambia, Swaziland and Malawi) Presentation by partners (CSIR, Vestergaard, Day-one, Business connect, Amaloo ) Audience Q&A and roundtable discussion including topics of:

Collaboration of NGOs, private sectors, and communities

Return on Investment

Progress on SDG 6

Towards Sustainable Water Management in Mozambique

Convenor: IHE Delft Institute for Water Education and Universidade Eduardo Mondlane

Programme

N. Trifunovic, J. Faiane, A. L. Dimande, A. Alli & K. Govender: Building the training capacity to meet water supply challenges in Mozambique P. Saveca, C. Cambaza, S. Henriques, M. Hulshof, A Ribeiro, T Stigter, R. Vuik & P. Van der Zaag: Can individual smallholder irrigators access water stored in the sandy river beds of ephemeral rivers in semi-arid Mozambique? – Preliminary lessons from action research J. Susnik, C. Cossa, J. Ferrato, J. Francisco, C. Cossa, A. Cabrera, K. Schwartz, A. Pathirana, S. Sharma & F. Bichai: Altwater: Assessing The Potential Of Alternative Water Supply Sources In Mozambique N. den Besten, O. Khan, M. Muleya, R. de Jeu & P. van der Zaag: A satellite based quantification of variability of water distribution and use in furrow irrigated sugarcane fields in Xinavane, Mozambique F. Steinbruch & S. M. Weise: Establishment of a river quality baseline for the Buzi Basin in Mozambique Authors:

08:15 S. Williams Street-level bureaucrats and their role in policy and policy implementation: a South African case study

H. A. Assress, H. H. Nyoni, B. B. Mamba, K. Ntushelo & T. A.M. Msagati

Fungal community and antifungal drug resistance in wastewater effluents

08:30 S. F. Dlangalala & M. Mudhara

Determinants of the awareness of governance in smallholder irrigation schemes in KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa

K.K. Serge & Meli K. Adelin

Exploitation minière artisanale: Impact des rejets miniers sur la rivière Mulungwishi

08:45

L. Phali, M. Mudhara & S. Ferrer

Institutional Arrangements and water-user performance in Smallholder Irrigation Schemes in KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa: A Stochastic Meta-frontier Analysis

B. A. Mndolwa & F. W. Mtalo

Optimisation of Fluoride removal in Drinking Water using Natural Adsorbents

09:00 R. Gondo, O. D. Kolawole, J. E. Mbaiwa & M. R Motsholapheko

Cultural issues surrounding water governance: Analysis of key stakeholders’ perceptions on water resources management in the Okavango Delta, Botswana

M. Banda, M. Monjerezi & C. Ngongondo

Using river water chemistry to constrain issues for catchment management in Lake Chilwa basin in Malawi

09:15 C. Mabiza A nation dammed: perspectives on the role of water infrastructure in state building in Zimbabwe

N. Singh & A. Mulaba-B. Strategy and model for a sustainable responsible use of water in small scale gold operations

09:30 T. Iileka, J. Sirunda, E. Lewis & J. Nakanwe

Identification of Drought Periods of the Swakop River and Implications on Water Supply to Windhoek, Namibia

S. Ngema, A. Basson & S. Maliehe

Synthesis, characterisation and application of polycrylamide grafted bioflocculant

09:45 A. S. Boakye-Ansah, K. Schwartz & M. Zwarteveen

Assessing the Impact of Pro-Poor Interventions on the Performance of Urban Water Utilities: The Case of Nakuru, Kisumu and Kericho

M. M. Esanju, T. S.A. Mbwette & R. Kimwaga

Validation of Data collection methodology for Quantification and Qualification of Faecal Sludge

10:00 D. Scott, K. Iipinge, J. Mfune, D. Muchadenyika, O. Makuti & G. Ziervogel

The story of water in Windhoek: A narrative approach to interpreting a transdisciplinary process

L. Khaemba, JM. Kileshye-Onema & A. Murwira

Impacts of Drought and Land Cover Changes on Streamflow Pattern of River Nyando, Kenya

10:15 F. Kilembe, H. W. T. Mapoma, D. D. Lakudzala & C. Kaonga

Factors affecting sustainability of borehole water supply in Blantyre rural, Malawi: a case of Matindi area

Y. Mkunyana, D.

Mazvimavi & S. Dzikiti

Water use dynamics of Acacia longifolia

invasions occurring on hillslopes and riparian

zones in the Heuningnes Catchment of South

Africa

10:30 Z. Docas Tibane & M. Mudhara

Impacts of Governance on Water Security in Smallholder Irrigation Schemes in KwaZulu-Natal, South

Africa.

10:45 -11:00 TEA BREAK ____________________________ ADJUDICATORS’ MEETING: LION

_____________________________________________________________________ CHIEF SYMPOSIUM RAPPORTEUR AND SESSION RAPPORTEURS’MEETING: ZEBRA

CLOSING PLENARY

VENUE: GIRAFFE/ELEPHANT

11:30 Remarks and Introduction of the International Scient i f ic Committee and Team of Reviewers by the Chairperson of the Internatio nal Sc ient if ic Committee : Prof . Graham Jewitt

11:40 Overview of the 19 t h WaterNet/WARFSA/GWP-SA Symposium presentations by the Chief Symposium Rapporteur: Dr Joel Nobert

11.50 Remarks by the Guest Editor of the Special Edition of the Journal of Physics and Chemistry of the Earth: Prof. Benjamin Mapani

12:00 Vote of Thanks: WaterNet Manager, Prof. Jean-Marie Kileshye Onema

12:20 Closing Remarks: SADC Secretariat

12:30 Annuncements: LOC

12:40 Lunch

14:00 -17:00 Excursion

18:30-22:00 Closing gala dinner: VENUE: GIRRAFFE / ELEPHANT

POSTER SESSION

VENUE: XXX Chair: Dr Deogratias Mulungu

Rapporteurs: Chimwemwe Chimbaza

Water, Ecosystems and the Environment for Poster Presentation

B. Kuyakenge, K. Mosimane, M. Murray-Hudson, K. Mosepele & M. Gondwe Microbial response to nutrient enrichment in the Okavango Delta

B. Vilakati, T. Msagati & H. Nyoni Microplastics in the aquatic environment

D. Maiga & T. Msagati Impact of nanoparticles in aqueous environments: Influence of concentrations, natural organic matter and ionic strength

P. J Oberholster, AM Botha & P. F Oberholster Periphyton assemblages as indicators of river self-purification in the Komati, Crocodile and Sabie river catchments downstream of mining areas

W. Tesfuhuney, W. Swart, S. Walker, L. van Rensburg & K. Wolmarans Soil microbial activity as influenced by crusted runoff strip lengths and mulching under in-field rainwater harvesting

K. Banda, S. Mabvuso, R. Owen, D. Madimbu, B. Brauns, A. Butcher, D. Lapworth, A. MacDonald & W. Namaona Estimation of groundwater recharge due to conservation agriculture practice

B. Vilakati, T. Msagati & H. Nyoni Microplastics in the aquatic environment

F. Codalli, G. Gettel, P. Kisalu, L. Nyashanu, L. Zgheib, A. Zuijdgeest & A. van Dam Socio-ecological impacts of a large dam in a developing river basin in Sub-Saharan Africa (Kafue Flats, Zambia)

Y. Mkunyana, D. Mazvimavi & S. Dzikiti Water use dynamics of Acacia longifolia invasions occurring on hillslopes and riparian zones in the Heuningnes Catchment of South Africa

P. J. Oberholster, AM Botha & P. F. Oberholster Periphyton assemblages as indicators of river self-purification in the Komati, Crocodile and Sabie river catchments downstream of mining areas

N. Namafe, K. Mbata & F. Kleinscroth Impacts of Anthropogenic Factors on Ecosystems in the Chibefwe River Catchment, Mkushi District Zambia

Surface and Groundwater Resources Management and Urbanisation for poster presentation

M. Simaubi, K. Banda & I. Nyambe Assessment of Groundwater movement using Dye Tracing technique in Laughing Waters Area, Lusaka.

H. Zhang, Y. Xu & T. Kanyerere A Review of the Managed Aquifer Recharge

T. Madlala, T. Kanyerere & P. Oberholster Using groundwater potential index to investigate aquifer-wetland interaction spatial distribution, upper Olifants River catchment, South Africa

R. Mokua & J. Glenday Analysis of water flow paths using stable isotopes and hydrochemical tracers in Jonkershoek catchment

S. A.Onjefu, F. Shaningwa, J. Lusilao, E. Hess, H. Kwaambwa & J. Abah Assessment of heavy metals pollution in sediment at the Omaruru river basin in Erongo, Namibia

M. Banda, M. Monjerezi & C. Ngongondo Using river water chemistry to constrain issues for catchment management in Lake Chilwa basin in Malawi

Water Governance and Human Right to Water

F. Kilembe, H. Wilson T. Mapoma, D. D. Lakudzala & C. Kaonga Factors affecting sustainability of borehole water supply in Blantyre rural, Malawi: a case of Matindi area

Development & Sustainable Implementation of Resilient Water Infrastructure

Antoine-Floribert Mulaba-Bafubiandi Contribution to the production of usable water by biomass treatment of process and mine waters.

G. Moyo, E. Makaya & A. Chinyama Assessment of Water Leakage Assessment Models in Developing Countries

Water for Health, Livelihoods and Economic Development for Poster Presentation

B. N. Ngwenya, O. Thakadu & M. R. Motsholapheko Community Perceptions of Risk of Water Borne Diseases and Health Seeking Behaviors: The Case of Malaria and Bilharzia in the Ngamiland District

M. Motho, O. D. Kolawole & M. R. Motsholapheko Demand management and household water use behaviour in Ngamiland District, Botswana

K. Kalulu, B. Thole, T. Mkandawire & G. Kululanga An intensified system for treatment of latrine sludge from unplanned settlements in Blantyre City, Malawi

T. S. Tarah, J. Lusilao & M. Mutorwa Evaluation of the Efficiency of Selected Adsorbents in the Removal of Hardness from Gammams Effluen

S. Otieno & C. Katebe Water for Health, Livelihoods and Economic Development

Water, Land, Agriculture and Livelihoods

T. Mugwabana, J. Knight & M. Evans Geochemical evidence for sediment source areas and mixing on the Letaba River, South Africa

K. Banda, S. Mabvuso, R. Owen, D. Madimbu, B. Brauns, A. Butcher, D. Lapworth, A. MacDonald & W. Namaona Estimation of groundwater recharge due to conservation agriculture practice

Antoine-Floribert Mulaba-Bafubiandi Artisanal processing of mineral commodities in rural communities, its water consumption and ecosystem preservation: policy - process integration model

Antoine-Floribert Mulaba-Bafubiandi Value addition from macadamia nutshells processing despite heavy water demand in the farming of the nuts: A positivism view

V. Hamandishe, T. Nhiwatiwa, J. Gumbo & P. Saidi Water Quality Status and the Algal Communities of Two Impoundments with Different Pollution Levels

G. Waswa & S. China Rainwater Harvesting for Improved Food Security in the River Nzoia Basin

W. Tesfuhuney, W. Swart, S. Walker, L. van Rensburg & K. Wolmarans Soil microbial activity as influenced by crusted runoff strip lengths and mulching under in-field rainwater harvesting

Z. Ntshidi, D. Mazvimavi & S. Dzikiti Water use and response to watering of cover crops used in South African apple orchards

E. Mudenda, L. M. Chabala & I. A. Nyambe Effect of Agricultural Expansion and Practices on Water Quality of the Lunsemfwa River Catchment in Zambia

R. Moyo, C. Chiduza & A. Senzanje An assessment of the relationship among stakeholders for the development of a water management plan: A case study of Zanyokwe Irrigation Scheme, Eastern Cape, South Africa

NB: Highlighted in grey are young water scientists

EXHIBITIONS

VENUE: XXX

International Union for the Conservation of Nature and World Wide Fund

National Water Supply and Sanitation Council (NWASCO)

Okavango Research Research Institute, University

Vestergaard Frandsen E A ltd (Kenya)