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Lets talk water

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November 13, 2024
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By The Tech Guy

The rainy season in Namibia is basically a plot twist in an otherwise dry, suspenseful drama.

After surviving a dry, dusty winter (and an even drier economy), the arrival of those dark thunderclouds and the sweet, earthy scent of rain feels like nature’s version of a fresh start. It’s as if we all collectively exhale, thinking, “Okay, that was rough, but we survived—time to kick back and try again next year.”

And then, without fail, I find myself in yet another round of “How hot has it been this year?!” with old friends, colleagues, random passersby—pretty much anyone who’s willing to talk about weather like it’s the most important thing on earth. And, of course, the grand conclusion: this year… we’re definitely getting good rains. Fingers crossed!

And then, as if on cue, the folklore kicks in. We start analysing the height at which birds build their nests or the impressive (and slightly disturbing) number of dung beetles rolling their dung—all sure-fire signs that rain is on the way. This time, we tell ourselves, we’ve cracked the code. Forget last year’s very confident but embarrassingly off-base predictions—this time, we know the rain is coming. It’s practically science. Surely.

To be fair, our optimism isn’t entirely without merit. After all, we’ve lived through some of the harshest droughts in living memory. The past few years have only grown drier, and our concerns, though often shrugged off as exaggeration, are increasingly valid.

Our water supplies continue to shrink, stretched thinner with each passing season. And if you look at the science, it’s hard not to feel the weight of the situation. Experts warn that some cities—Windhoek included—could run out of drinkable water in as little as five years. It’s a sobering thought, one that makes the following question ever more urgent:

What must we do about our water situation?

The answer to this question is by no means a simple one. I’ve had discussions on this topic with far more knowledgeable people, and let me tell you, the solution is nothing short of overwhelming.

We need to think about government policies, large-scale conservation efforts, public awareness campaigns—and then there’s the technical side of things, like water recycling, desalination, and rainwater harvesting. Each of these is crucial, but let’s be honest: they’re also huge, complex undertakings.

I won’t be diving into all of those points here, though. Over the next few weeks, I’ll be focusing on one specific angle: what technology can contribute to alleviating the water crisis.

While it’s not a magic bullet, the right innovations could make a significant difference. It’s time to explore how tech might help us solve—or at least mitigate—this pressing issue.

So, stay tuned as we tackle some of the exciting possibilities and challenges that technology brings to the table in our fight for water sustainability.

Until next week.. The Tech Guy

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