Cholera and the age of the water barons

By Bill Marsden

Cholera turned out to be a chronicle of death foretold by blind ideology

Excerpts from this story referencing "Saur":

"… since 1990 expanded into every region of the world. Three other companies, Saur of France, and United Utilities of England working in conjunctio …"

"… 002, J.F.Talbot, chairman and CEO of France's third-largest water company, Saur, warned that without increased financing from institutions like the World …"

Metered to death

By Jacques Pauw

How a water experiment in South Africa caused riots and a cholera epidemic

Excerpts from this story referencing "Saur":

"… nterprises.In Nkobongo, where David Radebe lives, the French water company Saur won a 30-year concession in 1999 to provide water and purification service …"

"… ater and purification services to the area's diverse population of 40,000. Saur formed a local company in consortium with four South African companies, ca …"

"… n consortium with four South African companies, called Siza Water Company. Saur was the majority shareholder, while the majority black South African compa …"

"… multinationals appear to be reassessing their position in southern Africa.Saur has withdrawn from Mozambique and Zimbabwe. Suez has not appealed the canc …"

Low rates, needed repairs lure 'big water' to Uncle Sam's plumbing

By Erika Hobbs

Low rates, needed repairs lure 'big water' to Uncle Sam's plumbing

Excerpts from this story referencing "Saur":

"… rivatization.Around the world, companies such as Suez, Vivendi, Thames and Saur have proven to be masters at this skill. In Europe, they ally themselves w …"