Eikenhof Pump Station Outage Adds to Johannesburg's Water Woes - South African News Briefs - March 19, 2024
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Police Whisk Water Minister Mchunu Away From Angry Crowd in Musina
GroundUp
On Friday, police had to whisk Minister of Water and Sanitation Senzo Mchunu away from an angry crowd in Musina. Read more »
South Africa and Zimbabwe Enter Landmark Water Sharing Deal
SAnews.gov.za
Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu and the Zimbabwean Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries and Rural Development, Dr Anxious Jongwe Masuka, have signed an agreement… Read more »
Water Quality Still a Challenge in Uganda
Nile Post
Access to clean water remains a significant concern in Uganda, despite an increase in improved drinking water sources. Read more »
Water and Sanitation Still Major Challenges in Africa, Especially for Rural and Poor Citizens
Afrobarometer
A majority of citizens say their household experienced a shortage of clean water during the past year. Read more »
Johannesburg Residents Face Health Risks as Water Shortages Continue
allAfrica
As the water shortage in certain parts of Johannesburg worsens, frustrated residents are increasingly exposed to health risks. Read more »
All Set for World Water Day Football and Kickball Championship
New Dawn
Sixteen high schools within Montserrado County will participate in this year's World Water Day Football and Kickball Championship as part of a broad strategy to maximize awareness… Read more »
Is My Water Safe to Drink? Expert Advice for Residents of South African Cities [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
In early March 2024 the residents of Johannesburg, South Africa's largest city and the economic capital of the country, were hit by extended cuts in water supplies. This was a new… Read more »
Contractor Disconnects School Sewer Pump Over Non-Payment
New Era
A contractor on Thursday disconnected the sewer pump at Max Makushe Senior Secondary School because of non-payment by the directorate of education. Read more »
Pollution - a Threat to Our Groundwater Resources
IPS
Groundwater pollution significantly affects the prevalence of waterborne diseases. This form of pollution occurs when hazardous substances, such as pathogens, chemicals, and heavy… Read more »
Thousands Face Second Week Without Water in Johannesburg - South African News Briefs - March 11, 2024
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Cabinet Takes Swift Action to Avert Water Crisis
Namibia Economist
In a decisive move to tackle an impending water crisis, the Cabinet has greenlit urgent measures aimed at staving off potential shortages across the nation. Read more »
Over 36 Lawmakers Set to Improve Wash Activities, Urge Government and Donors to Step Up Concrete Actions On Wash in Liberia
FrontPageAfrica
More than 36 lawmakers of the 55th House of Representatives have signed up and vowed to support activities that will improve the water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) sector. Read more »
Serious Water Scarcity in Windhoek Prompts Borehole Use
New Era
The City of Windhoek has announced that it is experiencing serious water scarcity, prompting the activation of an emergency borehole programme to boost its drinking water supply as… Read more »
Prolonged Droughts - Need for Water Harvesting
Times of Zambia
The current devastating drought has put crop production in the southern half of Zambia in limbo which calls for radical policy measures to increase irrigation activities in the… Read more »