NWRIA: South Africa's new state-owned enterprise to combat national water crisis by 2026

By Mthobisi Nozulela | Published Mar 31, 2025

President Ramaphosa has established the National Water Resource Infrastructure Agency (NWRIA) to combat South Africa's severe water shortages. Set to be operational by 2026, this new state-owned enterprise will develop infrastructure and secure financing for critical water projects, as communities continue to face water access crises exacerbated by aging infrastructure