ISWA Africa Regional Chapter

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.

05/06/2026

Happy World Environment Day

Nature is Africa’s first teacher. Forests regenerate without landfills. Rivers flow without plastic. Soil thrives without chemicals.

On World Environment Day, the ISWA Africa Regional Chapter calls on cities, communities, and leaders across the continent to take lessons from nature and apply them to our waste systems.

Africa is on the frontline of climate change. Poor waste management fuels methane emissions, floods, and soil loss. But better waste management is climate action.

Across our region, ISWA ARC members are:
- Turning organic waste into compost that restores degraded land
- Building recycling value chains that cut pollution and create green jobs
- Supporting policies that keep materials in use and out of the environment

A waste-free Africa is a climate-resilient Africa. Let’s design systems that work like ecosystems: no waste, no loss, just continuous value. For our climate. For our future. For Africa.

04/06/2026

02/06/2026

𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄, 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮'𝘀 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗪𝗪𝗦 𝗜𝗜𝗜

On 3rd and 5th June 2026, we proudly convene the 𝗔𝗪𝗪𝗦 𝗜𝗜𝗜 - 𝗜𝗦𝗪𝗔 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, in partnership with Africa, bringing together policymakers, investors, development partners, businesses, academia, innovators, waste entrepreneurs, and community leaders committed to accelerating Africa's transition to a circular economy.

This year, we are honoured to welcome participants representing 16 nationalities, reflecting growing global interest in Africa's circular economy opportunities and the power of collaboration.

Over two days, we will engage in bold conversations, knowledge exchange, and partnership building around four key pillars:

♻️ 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 & 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲
💰 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 & 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁
💡 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 & 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
👥 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 & 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻

At TakaTaka Ni Mali, we believe Africa's waste challenge presents one of the continent's greatest economic opportunities. Through AWWS III, we are creating a platform that connects local action with global expertise, catalyzes partnerships, and showcases practical solutions for sustainable development.

To ensure these conversations reach more stakeholders, we have opened FREE virtual participation, allowing people across Africa and beyond to learn, engage, network, and contribute to shaping the future of the sector.

This is more than a conference!

𝗢𝗻 𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 – World Environment Day, we will officially flag off the Ecosort Decentralized Buy-Back Centres (BBCs) initiative, designed to formalize community waste enterprises, strengthen material recovery, create green jobs, and build inclusive circular economy infrastructure.

Together, we will demonstrate that when innovation, investment, collaboration, and community come together, waste can be transformed into a catalyst for economic growth, job creation, and climate action.

We look forward to welcoming delegates, speakers, partners, exhibitors, and virtual participants as we embark on three days of learning, collaboration, and action.

𝗦𝗲𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗼𝗻 𝟯𝗿𝗱, 𝟰𝘁𝗵, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲!

25/05/2026

𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝘃𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆!

Can’t make it to Nairobi for the Africa Waste is Wealth Summit III (AWWS III) – ISWA Africa Regional Conference 2026?

You can still join the conversation virtually from anywhere in the world.

Be part of the discussions shaping Africa’s circular economy future through insightful panels, keynote sessions, and engagement with leading waste management and sustainability experts.

3rd – 5th June 2026
Nairobi, Kenya + Virtual Access

Join us online and be part of Africa’s Waste to Wealth movement.
Register here: https://lnkd.in/d_Uu_R7A

ISWA Africa Regional Chapter | ISWA International Solid Waste Association

21/05/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗜𝗜𝗜 (𝗔𝗪𝗪𝗦 𝗜𝗜𝗜) – 𝗜𝗦𝗪𝗔 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 is emerging as a powerful convening platform for circular economy action.

As momentum builds, delegates from Africa and beyond continue to confirm their participation, shaping a truly Pan-African and international platform for action, innovation, and investment in sustainable waste management and circular economy solutions.

Register: https://lnkd.in/d_Uu_R7A
Website: https://lnkd.in/gKSs4YR6
For inquiries: [email protected]

ISWA International Solid Waste Association | ISWA Africa Regional Chapter

20/05/2026

𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 | 𝗔𝗪𝗪𝗦 𝗜𝗜𝗜 – 𝗜𝗦𝗪𝗔 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

We are pleased to welcome Mpendulo Ginindza Ginindza, 𝗖𝗘𝗢 of 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗘𝘀𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗶 and Chair of the ISWA Africa Regional Chapter 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱, as a speaker at the Africa Waste is Wealth Summit III (AWWS III) – ISWA Africa Regional Conference 2026, taking place from 3–5 June 2026 in Nairobi.

With over 15 years of leadership across more than 12 African countries, Mpendulo has played a key role in shaping waste management and circular economy systems that advance sustainable resource use, producer responsibility, and systems transformation across the continent.

A Registered Professional Natural Scientist, MPhil holder from Stellenbosch University, and Fellow of the Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA), she contributes to global policy and sustainability conversations through platforms including the G20, the Global Plastics Treaty, and ISWA international working groups.

Join Mpendulo as she shares insights on policy, systems change, and scaling circular economy solutions for Africa.

Register today: https://lnkd.in/d_Uu_R7A
Website: https://lnkd.in/gKSs4YR6
For inquiries: [email protected]

16/05/2026

The Geo Pomona Waste Management team led by the Ceo and Executive Chairman, Dr Dilesh Nguwaya officially kicked off the International Solid Waste Association (ISWA) Italy Study Tour 2026, focused on collection, sorting and recycling.

As a leader in Africa’s waste-to-energy and circular economy space, Geo Pomona is committed to continuous learning and bringing world-class best practices back home Learning and benchmarking help streamline and improve operations and service delivery, ensuring that Geo Pomona remains at the forefront of sustainable waste management innovation.

09/05/2026

Spotlighting Innovation this International Compost Awareness Week 🌱

ISWA Africa Regional Chapter recognizes Madam Waste for demonstrating how decentralized organic waste management strengthens urban health and food system resilience.

Working exclusively with 100% organic feedstock from spoiled retail produce and agro processing residues to animal manure Madam Waste is proving what’s possible when cities rethink waste.

Through decentralized biogas systems and 24-hour in-vessel composting, they’re diverting organics from landfills while producing two critical resources:
✅ Digestate from biogas systems
✅ High-quality compost from rapid in-vessel processing

Together, these outputs close the loop between urban waste and soil health. They fuel urban agriculture, support landscaping, and enable regenerative soil practices turning yesterday’s waste into tomorrow’s food.

Madam Waste’s model shows that when circular economy solutions are embedded at the city level, urban spaces become cleaner, more resource efficient, and climate-resilient.

Organic waste isn’t just a disposal problem. It’s an opportunity to redesign how African cities produce, consume, recover, and regenerate.