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WUC Terminates Semolo Water Project
Botswana Daily News
The Water Utilities Corporation(WUC) has terminated the P40 million Semolo water treatment project, which was intended to supply potable water to the villages of Bodibeng,… Read more »
A New R486-Million Water System, but the Taps Are Still Dry in These Limpopo Villages
GroundUp
Makhado municipality insists families will have water soon Read more »
Lake Kariba's Rising Waters Bring Hope to Communities in Zambia and Zimbabwe [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Built in the 1950s to generate electricity, Lake Kariba in Zambia and Zimbabwe has since supported activities such as tourism, fishing and conservation. All of these are affected… Read more »
National Water Rolls Out Afcon 2027 Infrastructure Plan
Nile Post
The National Water and Sewerage Corporation has assured residents affected by ongoing water supply interruptions that restoration works are in advanced stages, as engineers carry… Read more »
NWSC Engineers Work to Restore Water Supply After Katosi Plant Shutdown
Nile Post
Engineers from the National Water and Sewerage Corporation have assured the public that efforts are underway to restore water supply following the shutdown of the Katosi Water… Read more »
NamWater Reverses Friday Water Interruption Plan
Namibian
NamWater has postponed its planned 24-hour water supply interruption that was scheduled for Friday. Read more »
Judge Tells Minister to Get Water to Eastern Cape Families
GroundUp
Centane residents win court victory Read more »
Explainer - Why Don't We Have Transparent Water Tanks?
Nile Post
At first glance, transparent water tanks are really cool to the eyes and appear to solve several everyday problems. Homeowners could easily monitor water levels without climbing… Read more »
Inside Makurdi's Mopol Barracks Where Families Drink From Pond
Vanguard
It is undeniably one of the largest police barracks in Benue State, housing nearly 400 families. Yet, for many of its residents, the Makurdi Mobile Police (Mopol) Barracks falls… Read more »
Wakiso Schools Receive Handwashing Facilities Amid Heightened Ebola Prevention Efforts
Nile Post
More than 40 government primary schools in Wakiso District have received handwashing facilities in a move aimed at improving sanitation and preventing the spread of communicable… Read more »
Human Rights Commission Blasts 'Uncaring' Gauteng Municipalities for Water Crisis
GroundUp
The commission said mismanagement, infrastructure neglect and systemic corruption to blame Read more »
Acute Water Shortage Hits Sunyani
Ghanaian Times
An acute water shortage has gripped the Sunyani Municipality in the Bono Region, leaving taps in many homes dry for weeks and forcing residents to search frantically for water. Read more »
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 »
Municipalities Outline Plans to Tackle Water Challenges At SAHRC Inquiry
SAnews.gov.za
Three Gauteng municipalities appeared before the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) on Tuesday to respond to concerns over water supply disruptions, deteriorating… Read more »
