Water and sanitation regulators from 15 African countries have arrived in the Mother City to attend a special conference, which starts tomorrow. This will be the fourth conference of water and sanitation regulators. It will be held at the CTICC.
Water and sanitation regulators from 15 African countries have arrived in the Mother City
South Africa’s Deputy Minister of the Water and Sanitation Department, David Mahlobo, will open the congress. According to a statement, the esteemed gathering was organised under the Eastern and Southern Africa Water and Sanitation Regulators Association (ESAWAS).
Promoting effective water supply and sanitation regulation
This network of Water Supply and Sanitation (WSS) regulators is a body that seeks to promote effective water supply and sanitation regulation through regional cooperation. The congress will take place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, over three days.
The theme is: ‘Regulatory Requirements to Accelerate and Sustain Sector Progress’. It is aimed at fostering and enhancing regional cooperation and coordination on regulatory issues.
This can be done by:
– ensuring capacity building and information sharing.
– facilitating information sharing and skills training at national, regional and international levels. This is to enhance the capacity of members in the WSS regulation.
– identifying and encouraging the adoption of best practices. This is to improve the effectiveness of WSS regulation in the region.
4th Africa Water Supply and Sanitation Regulators Conference
ESAWAS currently has fifteen members. These include countries such as Kenya, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Zambia, Mozambique, Lesotho, Malawi, Angola, South Africa, South Sudan, Sierra Leone and Nigeria.
Details about the conference:
Date: 19 May 2026
Venue: Cape Town International Convention Centre
Time: 09h00
