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Three water-delivery fairs in one Analytica Lab Africa, food & drink technology Africa, and IFAT Africa will co-locate for the first time in 2019. The premier industry trade fairs will showcase new innovations in wide-ranging water delivery and purification, including solutions for the food and beverage industries as well as laboratory technology, analysis, and other application areas that are key issues in the future market of Africa. Synergies from the co-location will create added value for exhibitors and visitors. The three trade fairs will be held every two years. 9–11 July 2019 Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg http://analytica-africa.com/ debate Plumbing Africa and Water, Sewage and Effluent — part of the Interact Media Defined (IMD) stable — took part in an initiative at the Klopperpark Primary School in Germiston, a no-fee paying school, on Friday, 9 March 2018 to enhance water-saving awareness. IMD arranged the donation of plastic water bottles sponsored by the Institute of Plumbing South Africa (IOPSA) to the 1 450 schoolchildren, teachers, and other staff members. The IMD and IOPSA team leaders gave a short two-session talk to the two very well-behaved groups of children in the school on the importance of water — the idea being to save water, take responsibility for their bottles of water, do not waste, and if they spot a leak and are in doubt … call a plumber! The ground staff were given technical advice on maintenance by the Dutton Plastics Team on how to identify and repair leaks. In the very near future, the school will also be having a special valve unit installed, sponsored by Aquatrip, which automatically cuts off the water if it detects a leak — the biggest culprit when it comes to excessive water bills, especially when savings are a priority across the school. u Water Sewage & Effluent May/June 2018 5 technology World Plumbing Day There was huge excitement when the children received their bottles. The premier industry trade fairs will co-locate for the first time in 2019. Amid growing concerns around the impact of climate change and the threat of more extreme weather events, the southern African region faces increased uncertainty and vulnerability regarding water supply. The central theme of the WISA Biennial Conference and Exhibition 2018 — Breaking barriers, Connecting ideas — seeks to address past, existing, and future water resource challenges by promoting collaboration, cooperation, and integration within the water sector. This key conference will be hosted by the Water Institute of Southern Africa (WISA) and is targeting both water professionals and those professionals who are interested and involved in some way with the water sector, to provide a networking platform. 24–27 June 2018 Cape Town www.wisa2018.org.za WISA Biennial Conference and Exhibition 2018 This key conference will be hosted in Cape Town by the Water Institute of Southern Africa (WISA).