![](_SYSTEM/WRITABLE/THUMBNAILCACHE/1Y2P0IJ32DYWE4_2_2MEETINGTHEW_3.JPG) Douglas Weir on the lower Vaal River, where water is transfered to support irrigation in the area around Douglas. Source:DWAF South Africa 2009 ( click to enlarge ) |
![](_SYSTEM/WRITABLE/THUMBNAILCACHE/1Y2P0IJ32E496MOHALE_4S_5837_130.JPG) Mohale dam is a rock-fill dam constructed on the Senqunyane River that comprises the major component of Lesotho Highlands Phase 1B. Source:Lesotho Highland Development Authority 2006 ( click to enlarge ) |
![](_SYSTEM/WRITABLE/THUMBNAILCACHE/1Y2P0IJ32E4PMPHOTO109_130__1_59.JPG) Mohale Dam is a rock-fill dam located on the Senquyane River in Lesotho. Source:McKenzie 2004 ( click to enlarge ) |
![](_SYSTEM/WRITABLE/THUMBNAILCACHE/1Y2P0IJ32E4R5DSCF1354_130__1__2.JPG) Muela Dam, located in the North of Lesotho, above the Muela Power Station. Source:Lesotho Water Commission 2009 ( click to enlarge ) |
![](_SYSTEM/WRITABLE/THUMBNAILCACHE/1Y2P0IJ32E5DKPHOTO_141_130__1__.JPG) A windpump in southern Africa, a common sight in a region dependent on groundwater. Source:Kirchner 2008 ( click to enlarge ) |
![](_SYSTEM/WRITABLE/THUMBNAILCACHE/1Y2P0IJ32E4VZP_11_130__1_194868.JPG) Groundwater is the primary source of water in Botswana in the Orange-Senqu River basin. Source:DWA Botswana 2001 ( click to enlarge ) |
![](_SYSTEM/WRITABLE/THUMBNAILCACHE/1Y2P0IJ32E4RNDSC06740_130__1_16.JPG) 3 300 groundwater wells serve the rural population. Source:Hatfield 2008 ( click to enlarge ) |
![](_SYSTEM/WRITABLE/THUMBNAILCACHE/1Y2P0IJ32E272STAMPRIETARTESIA_3.JPG) An artesian borehole located on the Stampriet Artesian Aquifer, one of the largest sources of groundwater in southern Namibia. Source:Kirchner 2008 ( click to enlarge ) |
![](_SYSTEM/WRITABLE/THUMBNAILCACHE/1Y2P0IJ32E4SMP1050864_130__1__3.JPG) Groundwater supplies a large proportion of available water in the Orange-Senqu River basin. Source:Kruchem 2008 ( click to enlarge ) |
![](_SYSTEM/WRITABLE/THUMBNAILCACHE/1Y2P0IJ32E3CFSOUTHAFRICA_DESE_3.JPG) Climate change may be responsible for increased frequency and intensity of drought in the region. Source:©iStockphoto/Marchetti 2007 ( click to enlarge ) |
![](_SYSTEM/WRITABLE/THUMBNAILCACHE/1Y2P0IJ32E3A6AUSSENKEHR_IRRIG_3.JPG) Irrigation is important to sustain vineyards in Aussenkehr, Namibia. Source:DRFN 2006 ( click to enlarge ) |
![](_SYSTEM/WRITABLE/THUMBNAILCACHE/1Y2P0IJ32E5C1DX_11A_130__1__178.JPG) Centre pivot irrigation along the Lower Orange River. Source:Pyke 2008 ( click to enlarge ) |
![](_SYSTEM/WRITABLE/THUMBNAILCACHE/1Y2P0IJ32E4JIPHOTO051_130__1__2.JPG) The proposed location for the Vioolsdrift Dam, on the Lower Orange River. Source:McKenzie 1998 ( click to enlarge ) |
![](_SYSTEM/WRITABLE/THUMBNAILCACHE/1Y2P0IJ32E4SJ0000335_130__1__73.JPG) Clean water and its importance to meet daily needs can be taken for granted. Source:DWAF South Africa 2000 ( click to enlarge ) |
![](_SYSTEM/WRITABLE/THUMBNAILCACHE/1Y2P0IJ32E3V5PREPAID_WATER_TA_4.JPG) A pre-paid water tap in Gobabis, Namibia. Source:DRFN 2005 ( click to enlarge ) |
![](_SYSTEM/WRITABLE/THUMBNAILCACHE/1Y2P0IJ32E1SZKERRIGARNER_BOTS_3.JPG) Rural village in Botswana. Source:Garner 2009 ( click to enlarge ) |
![](_SYSTEM/WRITABLE/THUMBNAILCACHE/1Y2P0IJ32E4X9P_4_130__1__118627.JPG) The arid landscape of southern Botswana. Source:Department of Water Affairs Botswana 2001 ( click to enlarge ) |
![](_SYSTEM/WRITABLE/THUMBNAILCACHE/1Y2P0IJ32E3O3MALETSUNYANE_RIV_3.JPG) Maletsunyane River - one of the many sources of water that will be included in the accounts. Source:Lesotho Water Commission 2009 ( click to enlarge ) |
![](_SYSTEM/WRITABLE/THUMBNAILCACHE/1Y2P0IJ32E38UCONVENTIONAL_WAT_3.JPG) A conventional water meter in rural Namibia. Source:DRFN 2006 ( click to enlarge ) |
![](_SYSTEM/WRITABLE/THUMBNAILCACHE/1Y2P0IJ32E5BODSC01572_130__1_10.JPG) The Lower Orange River in Namibia. Source:Shilomboleni 2007 ( click to enlarge ) |