South Africa has been classified as a water scarce nation with an average rainfall of 450mm
per annum, this is 50% of the global average. In the 21st century digital technology is
enhancing data collection and analytics facilitating proactive decision making and increase
efficiencies. South African municipalities are losing up to 36% of water mainly due to pipe
leaks and theft. A significant challenge for the water section in the country. The current
challenges facing the global water industry are also not peculiar to the South African water …

South Africa has been classified as a water scarce nation with an average rainfall of 450 mm
per annum. South Africa receives almost 50% less rainfall than the global average of
860mm per year. The 21st century digital technology is enhancing data collection and
analytics which allows proactive decision making and increase the water utilities efficiency.
The local municipalities in South Africa are losing up to 36% of water owing to pipe leaks
and theft; and these have been a great challenge for the water section in the country. The …