WATER&SANITATION AFRICA
Water and wastewater management
Water&Sanitation Africa is the official magazine of the Water Institute of Southern Africa (WISA), the most respected body in the water industry.
The magazine focuses on complete water resource and wastewater management.
Water&Sanitation Africa focuses on the management and treatment of water, as well as the growing demand for the provision of water services throughout the continent of Africa.
The magazine covers topics relating to the entire water cycle: from raw and bulk water, to water purification processes, distribution for household and industrial consumption, transportation of wastewater (including sewage and effluent) to sewer treatment plants and the discharge back to the natural cycle.
Water&Sanitation Africa prioritises research and technology advancements regarding two of the most valuable resources in Africa: water and sanitation. It does so by promoting the integration and application of scientific, engineering and management knowledge and skills in the natural and controlled water cycle.
Readers remain well informed of the latest developments and trends in relevant sectors, as the magazine contributes to the goals and mission of the institute which are to provide a forum for information and views, in order to improve water resource management in southern Africa.
Water&Sanitation Africa reaches the following sectors of the market:
- WISA members
- consulting engineers, civil engineers, environmental consultants
- contractors and suppliers to the industry
- national and provincial government and municipal officials
- national water-related associations
- research and academic institutions
Although editorial content is independent, WISA members serve on the editorial advisory board of the magazine, sharing their considerable knowledge and expertise with readers.
Water&Sanitation Africa is circulated to a carefully targeted database of decision makers in the water industry. Furthermore, as part of their membership, WISA members receive the magazine.
The magazine is dedicated to covering current developments and research in the water and sanitation industries, throughout the African continent.
Water&Sanitation Africa promotes the critical need to continue investing in the development of water projects, to serve the basic needs of the people of Africa.
Editorial content includes case studies, technical reviews and research results, offering a unique learning experience based on the knowledge and experience of industry leaders and professionals.
The magazine also discusses current projects in the industry and debates pertinent issues, including the viewpoints of members in this discipline.
Topics covered include:
- groundwater and borehole management
- potable and surface water systems
- resource usage vs consumption
- sewage and effluent systems and treatment
- water treatment and waste management
- government policies and legislation
- health care issues
- environmental challenges
- latest skills and training developments
- operational information
- benchmarking
- innovations
- statistics.
Ultimately, Water&Sanitation Africa strives to promote efficient water resource management by promoting methods of conserving and managing the sustainability of this precious resource.
CIRCULATION BREAKDOWN
| # | % | |
Water Institute of Southern Africa members (WISA) |
2 543 |
58 |
| Consulting engineers,Civil engineers, water engineers,environmental consultants and mine engineers |
620 | 14 |
| Manufacturers and suppliers |
499 |
11 |
| National and provincial government, municipal officials |
264 | 6 |
| Water Boards and laboratories |
167 |
4 |
| Subscribers | 259 |
6 |
| Universities, libraries and research institutes | 56 | 1 |
TOTAL JAN 09 to JUNE 09: |
4 408 |
100 |
Audited figures as per quarter 4:
Controlled free circulation: 4149 Paid circulation: 259 Total circulation: 4408
| Advert description | Single | 2-3 Inserts | 4-6 inserts |
Full Page |
12 700 |
12 060 |
11 420 |
| Half Page | 9 520 | 9 050 | 8 570 |
| Third Page | 8 250 | 7 840 | 7 420 |
| Quarter Page | 7 600 | 7 230 | 6 850 |
| Double Page Spread | 21 580 | 20 500 | 19 420 |
| Classified - Business Card | 2 540 | 2 400 | 2 280 |
| DPS Half Page | 16 200 | 15 380 | 14 570 |
| Full Page Advertorial | 13 950 | 13 250 | 12 550 |
| Half Page Advertorial | 10 470 | 9 950 | 9 420 |
| Covers - Outside Back | 16 500 | 15 680 | 14 850 |
| Covers - Inside Back | 14 600 | 13 870 | 13 140 |
| Covers - Inside Front | 14 250 | 14 470 | 13 700 |
| Covers - Inside Back DPS | 25 390 | 24 120 | 22 850 |
| Covers - Inside Front DPS | 26 650 | 25 330 | 24 000 |
To advertise in Water&Sanitation Africa, please call Ave Delport on 011 704 0545 or email avedel@lantic.net
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Inserts – R9 220
| Dimensions (width x height) | Ad size without bleed (mm) | Ad size with bleed (mm) |
Double page spread |
420 x 297 mm |
426 x 303 mm |
| Full page | 210 x 297 mm | 216 x 303 mm |
| Half page (landscape) | 210 x 148.5 mm | 216 x 151.5 mm |
| Half page (portrait) | 105 x 297 mm | 108 x 303 mm |
| Third page (landscape) | 210 x 99 mm | 216 x 102 mm |
| Third page (portrait) | 70 x 297 mm | 73 x 303 mm |
| Quarter page (landscape) | 210 x 74 mm | 216 x 77 mm |
| Quarter page (portrait) | 105 x 148.5 mm | 111 x 151.5 mm |
| Classified (landscape or portrait) | 55 x 83 mm | no bleed permitted |
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| Issues | Booking | Material |
January 10 / February 10 |
21/11 |
28/11 |
| March 10 / April 10 |
01/02 | 08/02 |
| May 10 / June 10 |
09/04 | 16/04 |
| July 10 / August 10 |
01/06 | 08/06 |
| September 10 / October 10 |
02/08 | 10/08 |
| November 10 / December 10 |
01/10 | 08/10 |
During the year, pertinent issues will arise that may warrant a special feature. Such special features are planned a maximum of three months in advance. Additional information pertaining to such features can be obtained on request.
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