May 17
South Africa: Government Launches Water Anti-Corruption Drive
SAnews.gov.za
The Minister of Water and Sanitation, Pemmy Majodina, has announced the establishment of a national Water Sector Anti-Corruption Forum as part of intensified efforts to combat… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Two Cholera Cases Confirmed in Zvishavane As Water Crisis Fuels Health Concerns
New Zimbabwe
Anxiety is rising in Zvishavane, Midlands province, after health officials confirmed two cholera cases in the district, with residents blaming weeks of water shortages exposing… Read more »
South Africa: Water Tank Delivery in South Africa Has Stopped Pipes Getting Fixed and Opened the Door to Corruption - Research [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Across many cities and towns in South Africa, turning on a tap no longer guarantees water. Instead, trucks - known as water tankers - arrive to deliver water to communities facing… Read more »
Namibia: Swapo-Linked Firm Hit By U.S.$3m Fish Row
Namibian
Swapo-linked Hodago Fishing faces a US$3 million (about N$49 million) legal dispute after allegedly breaching a horse mackerel quota agreement involving a Democratic Republic of… Read more »
South Africa: Ignored Warnings Led to Fuel Crisis in Nelson Mandela Bay Amid Flooding Chaos
Daily Maverick
Nelson Mandela Bay officials ignored two warnings about an expiring fuel contract, resulting in a crisis as the city faced severe flooding and emergency response delays. Read more »
May 16
Africa: World Urban Forum Opens in Baku As Housing Crisis and Climate Shocks Intensify
UN News
Soaring housing costs, climate shocks and conflicts are leaving millions without adequate shelter - but what can be done? As the 13th UN World Urban Forum opens on Sunday in Baku,… Read more »
May 15
Africa: African Lawmakers Urged to Remove Legislative Barriers Blocking Climate Finance and Methane Reduction Action
Capital FM
African lawmakers have been urged to dismantle legislative and regulatory barriers blocking climate financing and fast-track methane reduction policies, as parliaments across the… Read more »
Africa: Barbados Pushes Mandatory Methane Financing Framework As African Parliaments Meet in Nairobi
Capital FM
Barbados Ambassador for Climate Change and Climate Vulnerable Forum representative Elizabeth Thompson has proposed exploring mandatory financing and legally binding mechanisms to… Read more »
South Africa: Five Hearty Winter Warmers, With Plenty More to Come
Daily Maverick
TGIFood is going to be looking after you this winter. To kick off, here's a quintet of ideas for fireside suppers. Read more »
Liberia: Elephant Invasion Destroys Crops in Grand Cape Mount, Raises Food Security Fears
New Dawn
LAAR TOWN, Porkpa District, Grand Cape Mount County, May 15, 2026 -- Residents of Laar Town in Porkpa District are raising alarm over growing food security concerns after a herd of… Read more »
Ghana: Parts of Western Accra to Face Water Supply Interruptions
Ghanaian Times
Residents in parts of western Accra are expected to experience erratic water supply and low pressure following technical challenges at the Weija Water Treatment Plant, the Ghana… Read more »
Liberia: From Waste to Wealth - Green Gold Liberia Turns Pollution Into Clean Energy Solutions
FrontPageAfrica
In a groundbreaking effort to tackle pollution, deforestation, and energy challenges at once, a local environmental initiative in Liberia is transforming waste into clean fuel and… Read more »
Namibia: Orange River Flooding Closes Road
Namibian
The Roads Authority (RA) has closed the C13 gravel road between Rosh Pinah and Aussenkehr after flooding from the Orange River left part of the road under water. Read more »
May 14
Namibia: MPs Urge End to Dry Rural Taps
Namibian
National Council members this week criticised the government's water supply budget, saying many rural communities continue to face severe shortages despite repeated promises and… Read more »
South Africa: Western Cape Storm Death Toll Rises to 10
SAnews.gov.za
The Western Cape Provincial Government says emergency response and recovery operations remain at a critical stage despite improved weather conditions across the province, following… Read more »
Uganda: Strengthening Uganda's Defences Against Climate-Driven Disease Through Data and Partnerships
Malaria Consortium
In Uganda, a big question looms: How can the country stay ahead of mosquito-borne disease outbreaks driven by climatic events? The country is already feeling the pressure of… Read more »
Nigeria: Informal Workers in Lagos Are Left to Cope With Devastating Floods Alone - Why Things Must Change [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
There have been four major floods in Lagos, Nigeria's economic hub, over the past 14 years. The floodwaters swamp the open-air markets of Oshodi, one of the city's largest informal… Read more »
Tanzania: National Water Grid Plan Gains Momentum
Daily News
FEASIBILITY studies and detailed design work have commenced for a major project aimed at transporting water from Lake Tanganyika to Kigoma, Rukwa and Katavi regions under the… Read more »
South Africa: Extreme Rainfall Is Here to Stay - - the Right to Education Must Not Be Swept Away [opinion]
Daily Maverick
What is required, if the unqualified and immediately realisable right to basic education is to be safeguarded, is not simply better ad hoc responses to extreme weather events but a… Read more »
Tanzania: Environmental Reform Proposals Advance to Cabinet Stage
Daily News
THE government is finalising amendments to the Environmental Management Act, Chapter 191, as part of broader efforts to strengthen environmental governance and improve the… Read more »
South Africa: Gqeberha Bids Farewell to the Animal Activist, Performer and Teacher Linda-Louise Swain
Daily Maverick
Tributes came pouring in for Gqeberha performer, teacher and animal lover Linda-Louise Swain, who has sadly died at the age of 67. Read more »
South Africa: Dams Full, Taps Dry - How Nelson Mandela Bay Lost Control of Its Water
Daily Maverick
Large parts of Nelson Mandela Bay have been without water for up to 20 days, while teams scramble to restore electricity outages that have lasted for more than two weeks. Read more »
Uganda: Small-Scale Farmers' Forum Expands Agroecology Training to Boost Climate-Resilient Farming in Eastern Uganda
Nile Post
The Eastern and Southern Africa Small-scale Farmers' Forum Uganda (ESAFF Uganda) has intensified efforts to strengthen Community Agroecology Schools (CAS) in Eastern Uganda as part… Read more »
Uganda: Floods Leave Malaba Residents Homeless, Hungry and Fearing Disease Outbreak
Nile Post
Residents of Malaba Town Council are grappling with devastating floods that have submerged villages, destroyed homes and crops, and heightened fears of a possible disease outbreak… Read more »
Namibia: No Spillage in Fishcor Vessel Oil Transfer
Namibian
The National Fishing Corporation of Namibia says all fuel that was on board the MFV Seaflower vessel, which ran aground offshore Lüderitz, has been safely transferred to… Read more »
