Smarter water technologies hold the key to ending Africa's hunger crisis

Water supply valve, Kibos Maximum Security Prison. [Denish Ochieng, Standard]

Across Africa, water has become the defining constraint shaping the continent’s food systems, economies and long-term stability.

Recent climate data shows the continent is warming faster than many parts of the world, with temperatures in 2024 rising about 0.86°C above the long-term average.