November 11
South Africa: Illegal Electricity Cables 'A Huge Risk' to Cape Town Hospital
GroundUp
Patients and staff at Khayelitsha Community Health Centre in Cape Town are at risk from electricity cables running to shacks nearby. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Council in U.S.$2,1m Billing System Storm
The Herald
Harare City Council rejected a US$350 000 locally-developed enterprise resource planning (ERP) system from Harare Institute of Technology (HIT) and paid a staggering US$2,1 million… Read more »
Nigeria: The Ibom Towers Project
This Day
It reflects forward-thinking approach to governance and economic growth, reckons Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos 2027 - Early Promptings of Idiocy
This Day
There have been subtle projections for the Lagos state governorship election in 2027. Unfortunately, these early promptings seem to lack the requisite intellectual rigour for the… Read more »
Namibia: Balhao Re-Elected As Mayor of Lüderitz
Namibian
Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) member Phil Balhao has been re-elected as the mayor of Lüderitz. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zim Commits to Green Building in Light of Climate Change
The Herald
Zimbabwe's commitment to balancing environmental goals with economic development is evident in its increasing focus on green building practices, the Government's position paper on… Read more »
Nigeria: Inside Africa's 'Pineapple-Shaped' Building
Daily Trust
Tagged one of Africa's weirdest buildings, this pineapple shaped building, is one of the biggest properties in the world found in Bathurst, South Africa. Read more »
November 08
Egypt: World's Largest Urban Development Forum Concludes With Cairo Call to Action
UN News
The twelfth edition of the World Urban Forum wrapped up on Friday with the adoption of the Cairo Call to Action, after intense discussions focused on the global housing crisis and… Read more »
Africa: UN Launch First-Ever Pan African Action Plan for Active Mobility at World Urban Forum
UNEP
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), UN-Habitat, and the World Health Organization (WHO) have launched the first-ever Pan African Action Plan for Active Mobility… Read more »
Egypt: Housing Min. Discusses With WB Housing for All Egyptians
Egypt Online
Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities Sherif el-Sherbiny discussed with World Bank (WB) mission currently visiting Egypt the indicators of the presidential… Read more »
November 07
Africa: Rebuilding Beyond Bricks - World Urban Forum Focuses On Housing, Community Support in War-Torn Cities
UN News
Delegates discussed a complicated urban development issue at the World Urban Forum on Tuesday: What is needed to safeguard residents and guarantee they have access to housing and… Read more »
Nigeria: Bandits Abduct Over 50 People in Zamfara
Daily Trust
Bandits on Wednesday abducted over 50 persons at Wanke and Gurusu villages of Gusau and Gummi Local Government Areas of Zamfara State. Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Abduct Over 100 Peasants in Zamfara
Vanguard
....Including chief imam who regained freedom recently from captivity Read more »
Uganda: Closure of Zero-Grazing Cattle Project in Kampala
Nile Post
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has officially closed down a zero-grazing cattle project located on Plot 9, Elgon Terrace, in the affluent Upper Kololo… Read more »
Africa: Cities Will Be Hit Hardest By Climate Change, UN Report Warns
IPS
Cities are in a unique position, simultaneously the biggest emitters of greenhouse gasses and the most affected areas of the greenhouse effect. As a new UN report shows that rapid… Read more »
Egypt: Local Development Min. to Launch Atlas of Egyptian Cities, Decentralization Initiatives
Egypt Online
Two initiatives on the application of decentralization and development of local administration as well as the atlas of Egyptian cities are set to be launched on Thursday at the… Read more »
Namibia: Groot Aub Residents Demand Urgent Action From Municipality
Namibian
Residents of Groot Aub have submitted a petition to the City of Windhoek calling for immediate improvements to essential services, including water, electricity and road… Read more »
November 06
Africa: A City Safe for Women Is Safe for All - Women's Voices Lead At World Urban Forum in Cairo
UN News
One of the main messages conveyed by women leaders, activists, young people and others gathered for a discussion on Wednesday in Cairo at the World Urban Forum was that: "a city… Read more »
Africa: Food Security in Africa - Managing Water Will Be Vital in a Rapidly Growing Region [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa's population is growing at 2.7% per year and is expected to reach two billion by the year 2050. The region's urban population is growing even faster: it was at… Read more »
Liberia: Project On Community Policing Launched By RAL and Ned
FrontPageAfrica
Rescue Alternatives Liberia (RAL) with funding support from the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) officially launched the community policing project on Friday November 1,… Read more »
Namibia: City Financially At Sixes and Sevens - Kandjeke
New Era
Auditor general Junias Kandjeke has uncovered substantial financial and operational challenges facing the City of Windhoek, highlighting issues which may threaten its financial… Read more »
Liberia: Communities in Paynesville Benefit From Waste Management Training
FrontPageAfrica
Over 100 community members in Pipeline and 72nd Communities in Paynesville have benefitted from a daylong training in waste management, aimed at enabling them to curb the stockpile… Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-President Buhari Visits Maiduguri to Sympathise With Flood Victims
Daily Trust
Former President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, visited Maiduguri, Borno State, to sympathise with residents affected by the devastating floods that struck the state on September… Read more »
November 05
Egypt: 'Tons of Ideas!' - World Urban Forum in Cairo Hears Calls for Youth-Led Solutions to Urban Challenges
UN News
Young people gathered in Cairo for the World Urban Forum led calls on Tuesday for action to ease the housing crisis impacting billions globally, and to boost local action -… Read more »
Morocco: World Urban Forum - Morocco's Housing Secretary of State Holds Talks With Malian Peer
MAP
Secretary of State to the Minister of National Land Planning, Urban Development, Housing and City Policy, in charge of Housing Adib Benbrahim held talks in Cairo on Tuesday with… Read more »
