An interministerial task team has said that dam levels are at their lowest levels in years as drought persists in most parts of the country. Read more »

The timed shutdown to allow upgrading of the water system was expected to last 14 hours. Read more »

Morton Jaffray, the capital city's biggest water treatment plant has reportedly shut down. Read more »

This comes after the government said it may consider making the hippos trapped in the fast-drying ponds along the Zambezi region available for trophy hunting. Read more »

The investment in innovative financing mechanisms and diversification of water resources has been urged as crucial in addressing the problem. Read more »

Former President Mwai Kibaki's Unesco appointment means he will campaign for safe drinking water on the continent. Read more »

The agreement between the government and Iran will see the development of desalination plants along all coastal communities to boost water supply.     Read more »

Portee is reported to be one of the most "deprived" communities in the densely populated districts of eastern Freetown. Read more »

Local authorities have called for urgent action from government to avert the imminent water crisis. Read more »

March 22, 2016 is World Water Day. The African Development Bank is committed to investing in sustainable infrastructure to ensure access to water and sanitation for all, including ... Read more »