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WATER AND SANITATIONAFRICA AND GLOBAL SOUTH TOCONVERGE IN JOHANNESBURGFOR GROUNDBREAKING WATERAND SANITATION DIALOGUEUnder the theme “Towards Sustainable Water and Sanitation Security in Africa”, this major gathering of waterstakeholders is a landmark event.More than 1 500 leaders, innovators anddecision-makers from across Africa, theGlobal South, and beyond will descend onEmperors Palace, Johannesburg, for themuch-anticipated AWSISA Africa & Global South Waterand Sanitation Dialogue, taking place from 9 to 12November 2025.This landmark three-day gathering, themed “TowardsSustainable Water and Sanitation Security in Africa”,is positioned to be Africa’s largest and most influentialconvening on water and sanitation systems, showcasingnew financing models, climate resilience strategies, policyinnovations and breakthrough technologies.“This Dialogue is not just another event, it is a catalystfor collective action,” says Mr Ramateu Lefty Monyokolo,AWSISA Chairperson. “We are building a legacy ofcollaboration, accountability, and transformation.”A growing global footprint: MoUs with Finland and SwedenAWSISA has recently signed historic internationalcooperation agreements to strengthen global solidarityand technical exchange:• Finland-South Africa Collaboration: In August 2025,AWSISA accompanied the Minister of Water andSanitation Honourable Pammy Majodina to Helsinkito advance the MoU between South Africa and Finland.The Finnish government, via its Ministry of ForeignTrade and the Finnish Water Forum (FWF), hascommitted to sending a high-level delegation to attendthe Dialogue, led by the Deputy Minister himself.• AWSISA x Water Sweden Milestone: At World WaterWeek 2025 in Stockholm, AWSISA and Water Swedensigned the first-ever global cooperation agreementfor Water Sweden. The MoU sets the framework forcollaborative research, knowledge sharing, skillsdevelopment and co-designed water and sanitationprojects between the two countries.LIMITED SPACES REMAINREGISTER NOW!The AWSISA Dialogue 2025 is nearly at capacity. We urge delegates,sponsors and exhibitors to register now via our official website tosecure their spot.Register now: https://www.awsisa-watersan-dialougue.org/For press enquiries, interviews or media accreditation:Email:trudy@afriwater-san.africa | gomotso@afriwater-san.africa26 | www.opportunityonline.co.za
WATER AND SANITATIONWATER FINANCE:The Lesotho Highlands Water Project is a transformativeregional project requiring sophisticated funding mechanisms.Phase Two of the project was launched in 2023 and watershould start flowing in 2028.PHOTO: Lesotho Highlands Development AuthorityThese developments underscore AWSISA’s growingleadership in building pan-African and South-to-Southalliances to secure water and sanitation futures.Or contact:Dr Asief Alli | Tel: (+27) 64 752 7322Email: conference@afriwater-san.africa | AlliA@awsisa.org.zaSocial media:#AWSISA2025 #WaterFutureAfrica #GlobalSouthDialogueISSUED BY: The Association of Water and Sanitation Institutions ofSouth Africa AWSISA Africa & Global South Water and SanitationDialogue 2025Why you shouldn’t miss the AWSISA Dialogue 2025• Unprecedented access to sector leaders: Ministers,mayors, engineers, CEOs, researchers, and communityleaders will gather to debate and decide how thecontinent secures its water future.• High-level panel sessions tackling policy reform, climateresilience, public-private collaboration and financingmodels for water infrastructure.• Innovative exhibitions from startups to establishedsector leaders.• Themed awards ceremony recognising excellencein leadership, youth impact, women in water andsustainability.• Live streaming, a digital mobile app and real-time socialmedia coverage to reach global audiences.• Practical takeaways: Whether you’re in government,business, research or advocacy, walk away withconnections, knowledge and strategies you canimplement.• International delegations confirmed: From Finland,Sweden and the Global South, the Dialogue is a trueglobal forum rooted in African solutions.www.opportunityonline.co.za | 27
