AUDA-NEPAD Water Center of Excellence, Zimbabwe

Providing actionable research to shape policy and practical solutions in transboundary water management, optimizing the vital connections between water, energy, food, and WASH services in Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwe Water Indaba

Zimbabwe Water Indaba 2026 is a premier platform that brings together researchers, policymakers, industry leaders, development partners, and water practitioners to share knowledge, showcase innovation, and develop collaborative solutions for sustainable water security in Zimbabwe and beyond.

National Conversation

Promoting dialogue and action on critical water challenges while advancing research, policy, and practice for a more resilient water future.

Key Stakeholders

Organised by the National University of Science and Technology (NUST), ACEWATER, and the Ministry of Agriculture, Mechanisation and Water Resources Development

Research Spotlight – Deka River Pollution

This video highlights the challenges local communities are facing with polluted mine effluent water that is feeding into the Deka River in Zimbabwe. The pollution is affecting the health of people living in the area as well as affecting their livestock.

Conducting Workshops

Facilitating Seminars

Short Courses

Research Papers

Policy Briefs

Innovation Pitches

project activities

Our Contribution to building Zimbabwe’s Water future

We are engaging government, communities, researchers, and industry through short courses, seminars, workshops, and publications to share evidence and build awareness of sustainable water governance and waste management practices.

  • September 19-23, 2026

GIS and Remote Sensing in Water Resource Management

The National University of Science and Technology in Zimbabwe will offer a a short course on GIS and Remote Sensing in Water Resource Management. This course will be a precursor to the annual water indaba.

For registration and information, contact helga.nyamweda@nust.ac.zw

  • 3-6 November, 2025

IWRM Short Course

The National University of Science and Technology in Zimbabwe offered a training on Integrated Water Resources Management from 3-6 November.

pART OF THE ACEWATER III Research Projects

Our research project is part of the various activities being undertaken by 20 African university partners in the ACEWATER III project, and include more than 20 research projects, more than 40 short-course trainings, short-term exchange opportunities, and science-policy engagements.

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UNIVERSITIES

20+

RESEARCH PROJECTS

40+

SHORT COURSES

100+

PROFFESIONALS