April 14
South Africa: Bloemhof Dam Water Outflows Reduced
SAnews.gov.za
Water outflows at Bloemhof Dam have been reduced, says the Department of Water and Sanitation, while the five sluice gates at the Vaal Dam remain open to manage the inflows of… Read more »
April 12
Namibia: Water Woes Worsened By Poor Planning, Litter and Disregard for Local Knowledge
Namibian
March 2025 was a month of milestones: Namibia's first female president, 35 years of independence and heavy downpours that left rivers flowing and lifted spirits. Read more »
April 11
South Africa: Invasive Weed Is Threatening Life in Joburg Dams
GroundUp
Kariba weed on the surfaces of the dams could kill the indigenous ecosystems Read more »
April 10
South Africa: Study in Cape Town Looked At Using Seawater to Flush Toilets
UCT
A University of Cape Town (UCT) water engineering lecturer, Teboho Mofokeng, researches water management and reuse in South Africa and co-authored the study. She spoke to The… Read more »
South Africa: Flood Warnings As Water Pours From Vaal Dam
GroundUp
Residents in low lying areas urged to move Read more »
South Africa: Communities Along Vaal River Floodlines Urged to Evacuate
SAnews.gov.za
Water and Sanitation Minister, Pemmy Majodina, has urged residents residing along the floodlines of the Vaal River to evacuate the area and those who have already relocated not to… Read more »
April 09
Nigeria: EU Supports FG's Efforts Towards Sustainable Waste Management
Leadership
The European Union (EU), in partnership with the federal government, is promoting circularity in the fashion and textile industry, in line with the United Nations (UN)… Read more »
Liberia: LWSC Launches $12.4m Water Pipeline Upgrade Between Johnsonville and Harrisburg
Liberian Investigator
The Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation (LWSC) has launched a long-awaited overhaul of its aging transmission pipeline between Johnsonville and Harrisburg, marking a significant… Read more »
Namibia: Flowing Rivers Fill Southern Dams
Namibian
Two of Namibia's three largest dams have reached their full storage capacities this week. Read more »
April 08
Africa: Africa's Refugee Camps Are Plagued By Flooding - We Looked Into Drainage Systems That Can Withstand Local Conditions [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Almost one million people live in 24 camps for refugees and internally displaced people in Ethiopia. They have fled wars and massacres in South Sudan and Somalia, and forced… Read more »
April 06
South Africa: DA Calls for Immediate Action Against Five Non-Compliant KZN Municipalities Amid Ethekwini Water Crisis [press release]
DA
The Democratic Alliance (DA) calls for the immediate public disclosure of the five non-compliant KwaZulu-Natal municipalities that have failed to submit corrective action plans, as… Read more »
April 04
Africa: Guinea to Increase Access to Water and Sanitation With the Support of the World Bank Group [press release]
World Bank
The World Bank Group has approved a $200 million credit from the International Development Association (IDA) for the Guinea Water and Sanitation Project (PEAG). Read more »
South Africa: School Children in Vhembe Wake Up At 4 - 30am to Fetch Water
GroundUp
Water is not reaching households despite millions of rands spent on water projects Read more »
April 03
Namibia: Rundu Residents Raise Concern Over Continued Sewer Leaks
Namibian
Residents of Rundu's Hilka Park have raised concern over continued sewer leaks in their area which expose them to potential diseases. Read more »
Nigeria: How Lagos State, Lafarge Africa PLC Is Engendering Sustainable Solid Waste Management
This Day
Effective waste management is a critical challenge for rapidly growing cities like Lagos. To address this, Lafarge Africa Plc has partnered the Lagos State Government to enhance… Read more »
April 02
Liberia: St. Simon Baptist and Nathan E. Gibson Win 2025 World Water Day Championships
FrontPageAfrica
The St. Simon Baptist School triumphed in the 2025 World Water Day Football Championship, defeating Nathan E. Gibson 4-3 in a dramatic penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw at the end… Read more »
Liberia: 'Foreign Aid Won't Sustain Wash--Invest Now!'
Liberian Observer
As Liberia joined the global observance of World Water Day 2025, WaterAid Liberia and UNICEF issued a stark warning to the national government: relying on foreign aid to sustain… Read more »
Ethiopia: Flagship Dam Entering Into New Era
Ethiopian Herald
After 14 years of financial and diplomatic struggles, Ethiopia is celebrating the anniversary of the construction of the Abbay Dam. This year marks a new phase for the project, as… Read more »
Liberia: St. Simon Baptist Wins World Water Day Football Championship
Liberian Observer
St. Simon Baptist clinched the 2025 World Water Day Football Championship after defeating Nathan E. Gibson 4 - 3 in a fiercely contested penalty shootout. Both teams tied during… Read more »
April 01
South Africa: Third Sluice Gate Opened to Increase Vaal Dam Water Outflows
SAnews.gov.za
With the Vaal Dam water levels at 107.30%, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has opened a third sluice gate at the dam to increase water outflows and manage the increase… Read more »
South Africa: South Africans Flush Toilets With Drinkable Water - Study in Cape Town Looked At Using Seawater Instead [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
As the planet gets hotter and freshwater sources dry up, cities and towns will not be able to continue the global norm of using millions of litres of clean, drinkable water to… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Wash CSOs Issue Call to Action for Wash Financing Via DRM
Liberian Observer
On March 28, 2025, civil society organizations (CSOs) advocating for water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) in Liberia presented their call to action to the government through the… Read more »
March 31
Namibia: Namibia's Dams Filling Up As Rains Continue
Namibian
The country's major dams are receiving good inflows during the current rainy season, NamWater has reported. Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna Residents Warn Against Vandalizing Water, Sanitation Facilities
Daily Trust
Kaduna residents have been warned against vandalization of government properties, especially water supply and sanitation facilities in their communities. Read more »
South Africa: Water and Sanitation Sector Is a Key Cog in Economic Growth
SAnews.gov.za
A well-functioning water and sanitation sector is not only a constitutional right and a pillar of development, but also a crucial factor in driving economic growth and job… Read more »
