ISWA Africa Regional Chapter

11/08/2026

Ready to shape the future of our continent? Connect with top innovators, policymakers, and business leaders at the Pan-African Conference! It’s your chance to network and drive impactful change. Secure your spot and explore the agenda today at PASC Africa. Register at https://pascafrica.org

05/08/2026

🌍 Join Us at WasteCon 2026!

ISWA Africa Regional Chapter is invited to be part of Waste Conference 2026, one of Africa's leading waste management conferences, as the Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA) celebrates its 50th Anniversary.
Under the theme “Golden Legacy, Green Future Innovating for Excellence”. This event will bring together industry leaders, innovators to share knowledge, explore the latest trends, technologies and strengthen collaboration towards a more sustainable Africa.

📅 20–22 October 2026
📍 Emperors Palace, Johannesburg, South Africa
📢 Registration and payment deadline extended to 20 August 2026.

Don't miss this opportunity to network with waste management professionals from across the continent and contribute to shaping Africa's circular economy future.

🔗 Register today: https://Inkd.in/dsD_Wu5G

21/07/2026

ISWA AFRICA CELEBRATES OUR CHAIR

On behalf of the ISWA Africa Regional Chapter, we extend our warmest congratulations to our Chair Lady Mpendulo Ginindza, on her appointment as Chief Technical Advisor for the 5-Year National Project titled “ Reduced risk on human health & the environment through reduction of POPs & U-POPs in Eswatini”.

This landmark national assignment will shape the future of waste management and environmental sustainability in Eswatini.
Mpendulo’s appointment is a testament to her unparalleled expertise, visionary leadership, and tireless commitment to advancing sustainable waste management and the circular economy across Africa. This national project is not only a win for Eswatini but for Africa. Having a leader of her caliber providing technical guidance ensures innovation, sustainability, and impact at scale.

Congratulations, Mpendulo and best wishes.

Eswatini Government

20/07/2026

CONGRATULATIONS DR. DILESH NGUWAYA 🎉🎊

ISWA Africa Family congratulate our esteemed member and colleague, Dr. Dilesh Nguwaya, on his appointment as Special Advisor on Waste Management and Environmental Sustainability to His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, President Emmerson Mnangagwa.

This appointment, announced by the Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet, is a powerful recognition of Dr. Nguwaya's exceptional contribution and visionary leadership in environmental protection, sustainable waste management, recycling, and the promotion of a circular economy in Africa.

Through his leadership at Geo Pomona Waste Management Pvt Ltd transforming the Pomona dumpsite into a modern Waste-to-Energy and recycling centre, Dr. Nguwaya has demonstrated what is possible when innovation meets commitment.

Dr. Nguwaya’s elevation to the highest level of Government strengthens policy coordination for cleaner, healthier communities and is an inspiration to all waste practitioners across the continent.

On behalf of ISWA Africa, we wish you every success in this strategic national assignment. Zimbabwe has chosen a proven leader. Africa is proud.

Congratulations!

14/07/2026

Congratulations Dr. Rebecca Yandam! 🎉🇬🇭♻️

ISWA Africa celebrates our own

We are proud to congratulate Dr. Yandam, ISWA Advisory Board Member, on receiving the Outstanding Woman in Waste Management Award at the 12th Feminine Ghana Achievement Awards 2026.

This national award, presented by The Business Executive recognises women who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation and impact in their fields.

Dr. Yandam was honoured for her contributions to advancing sustainable waste management, training, research, innovation, materials recovery and the circular economy through her work with National Materials Recovery Limited (NAMARCO).

Why this matters:
1. Leadership — Driving Ghana’s materials recovery and circular economy agenda
2. Capacity Building — Training the next generation of waste professionals
3. Research & Innovation — Turning waste challenges into practical solutions
4. Impact — Proving that waste is a resource when managed right

The Feminine Ghana Achievement Awards is an annual national programme that honours outstanding women for excellence, leadership and contributions to national development across sectors. Dr. Yandam’s recognition puts waste management and circular economy at the center of that conversation.

From all of us at ISWA Africa: Thank you for leading by example. Your work shows Africa that sustainable waste systems are possible and that women are building them.

Join us in congratulating Dr. Rebecca Yandam 👇 Drop a 🎉 or share how her work has inspired you.

09/07/2026

You’re Invited: ISWA ARC Virtual YP Networking Hour 🌍💻

Waste people, let’s connect:

ISWA Africa Regional Chapter is hosting a Virtual Young Professionals Networking Hour and if you’re working in waste, circular economy, recycling, or zero waste, this room is for you.

Why join?
1. Meet your peers across Africa + globally who are actually doing the work
2. Connect with prospective collaborators for research, projects, funding, or your next big idea
3. Ask the awkward questions to people who’ve been there

No long lectures. No boring slides. Just real talk with real waste professionals.

Details:
📅 Date: 14th August 2026
🕒Time: 8:00 PM SAST
📍 Where: Zoom | Link sent after registration
🎟️ Who: YPs, students, early-career folks + anyone young at heart in waste
💰 Cost: FREE

Register here → https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc3J1_IaPxMOztEMgH-Wu31bbNspsQ7Zmrhra5kwSlV4YTPbg/viewform?usp=header

ISWA ARC believes Africa’s waste solutions will be built by connected, supported young professionals. This is where that starts.

Tag 2 YPs in waste who should be in this room. Let’s pack the Zoom with the future of the sector.

30/06/2026

21/06/2026

We are actively looking for 2 Graduate Trainees to join under the procurement department. CV’s to come through to [email protected] by 26th of June 2026.

08/06/2026

Happy World Ocean Day 🌊

The ocean knows no borders. Neither does waste.

At ISWA Africa Regional Chapter, we see how land-based waste travels. From inland cities to coastal communities, plastics and organics move through our river basins into the Atlantic and Indian Oceans choking marine life, harming livelihoods, and threatening the blue economy Africa needs.

This World Ocean Day, ISWA ARC calls on the continent to reimagine our relationship with the sea:

Reimagine policy: harmonized waste laws that stop leakage at the source.

Reimagine infrastructure: inclusive collection and recycling systems that work for every African city

Reimagine collaboration: knowledge-sharing across borders, because rivers and tides connect us all.

Reimagine value: turning waste into resources, jobs, and clean coastlines.

A healthy ocean needs sound waste management. Sound waste management needs a united Africa. From Cairo to Cape Town, Dakar to Dar es Salaam let’s build the systems that keep our oceans blue and our future secure.