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[TOP STORY] AI offers hope in South Africa’s growing water crisis

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‘It's about making smarter, more ethical decisions, whether that's in leak detections or early flood warnings or digital twins for planning. AI can help us move from reactive to resilient,’ says Dr Lester Goldman, CEO of the Water Institute of Southern Africa.

31 Jul 2025 8AM English South Africa Business News · Politics

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