July 02
Mozambique: Rubbish Not Collected in Maputo Because of Debt
AIM
Maputo 2 Jul (AIM) - The residents of several neighborhoods of Maputo city are facing heaps of foul-smelling rubbish in the streets because the municipal council has stopped… Read more »
July 01
Zimbabwe: Parly to Debate 6 Motions for Water Treaties
The Herald
The Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, Dr Anxious Jongwe Masuka, has given notices of motion to Parliament that he intends to move six water… Read more »
South Africa: Newtown Families Without Water for Two Months in Inanda
GroundUp
Municipality says supply will be rationed until 2025 when upgrades to a pump station are completed Read more »
Nigeria: Ensuring Sustained Access to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Services in Internally Displacement Camps [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
Liliatu Ayuba, a traditional birth attendant (TBA) in the Durumi Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Abuja, had been struggling with water shortages since she became a TBA.… Read more »
South Africa: DWS Outlines Progress Made in Giyani Water Project
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) says the refurbishment of the Giyani Water Treatment Works (WTW) has reached "practical completion", and the treatment plant is… Read more »
June 30
South Africa: Mpumalanga Residents Consider Rates Boycott to Protest Against Endless Water Problems
Daily Maverick
Residents of Ermelo and surrounding towns have been let down by the Msukaligwa municipality, which has largely ignored a court order to halt pollution from the local wastewater… Read more »
Malawi: Parliament Meets Mangochi Resort Hotels and Lodges to Induce Them to SRWB Water Supply
Nyasa Times
The Parliamentary Committee of Natural Resources & Climate Change has invited owners of major resort hotels and lodges in Mangochi to an interface to impress on them on the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nema Alerts On Imminent Flood in Jigawa
Leadership
National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has charged Jigawa State government and residents in the 19 local government areas of the state to start preparation for imminent… Read more »
June 28
South Africa: Dry Taps, Insufficient Water Tankers and Confusion As Rand Water's Maintenance Project Hits Day 5
Daily Maverick
Less than a week into Rand Water's 37-day maintenance project, Gauteng residents face severe water shortages owing to a 'power failure' at the Zwartkopjes booster pump station.… Read more »
Malawi: Malawians Brace for More Economic Hardship As Water Boards Are Set to Effect 44% Hike Water - CAMA Upset
Nyasa Times
Water boards in the country appear to be set in their quest to effect an increase in the price of water with Ministry of Water and Sanitation hinting that any new tariff will… Read more »
June 27
South Africa: Proteas Qualify for T20 World Cup Final - South African News Briefs - June 27, 2024
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Ethiopia: Ethiopia Expands Clean Water Access to 72 Million Citizens
ENA
The Ethiopian Ministry of Water and Energy has announced a significant achievement in the nation's efforts to provide clean drinking water, with more than 72 million citizens now… Read more »
Nigeria: Experts Call for Water Quality Testing in Lagos, Ogun States
This Day
Society for Testing Laboratory Analysts of Nigeria (SOTLAN) has urged the government to conduct comprehensive water quality testing in areas affected by cholera outbreak in Lagos… Read more »
Malawi: Jica Commends Water Boards for Reducing Non-Water Revenue Challenges
Nyasa Times
Japan International Corporation Agency(JICA) says it is impressed with the interventions taken by the country's water utility boards in reducing the non -water-revenue challenges. Read more »
Nigeria: Yet Another Devastating Flood
This Day
The Trademore Estate tragedy is another failure of regulation Read more »
June 26
Nigeria: Cholera - State Govt Must End Open Defecation - Minister
Premium Times
The minister urged other states of the federation to emulate Jigawa State, which he noted is the only state declared free of open defecation. Read more »
Uganda: Mbale Schools Promote Sanitation and Hygiene Through Music, Dance and Drama Competitions
Nile Post
Six schools participated in the event held at Wambwa Primary School: Bukonde Secondary School, Bukasakya Primary School, Mabale Primary School, Musoto Primary School, Watsemba… Read more »
Zimbabwe: New Roads, Sewer Systems, Water for Informal Settlements
The Herald
The Government has partnered with the private sector to co-fund the Presidential Title Deeds and Settlement Regularisation Programme, ensuring that essential services like roads,… Read more »
June 25
South Africa: National Health Lab Hacked, Patient Data 'Safe' - South African News Briefs - June 26, 2024
allAfrica
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Nigeria: Oyo Govt Takes Steps to Prevent Cholera Outbreak in Primary Schools
Premium Times
As part of preventive measures, the government will regularly conduct comprehensive health talks on safe drinking water practices and cholera prevention among learners and staff. Read more »
Liberia: Over 11,500 Residents Benefit From Sanitation Facilities in Bong
New Dawn
Over 11,500 schoolchildren in Bong County have benefited from modern sanitation facilities and hand pumps. Read more »
Nigeria: Flooding - Ebonyi Govt Builds IDPs' Camps, Stockpiles Food
Leadership
Ebonyi State government said that Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) Camps have been built and food stocked to ensure adequate provision for any eventuality as the state witnesses… Read more »
Nigeria: Flood Submerges Trademore Estate in Abuja
Daily Trust
Panic yesterday gripped residents of Trademore Estate in Lugbe after a heavy rainfall in the nation's capital which flooded many parts of the estate. Read more »
June 24
Uganda: Uganda Grapples With Clean Water Crisis - Large Swathes of Country Still Deprived
Nile Post
Despite ongoing efforts to improve access to clean water, millions of Ugandans continue to suffer from water scarcity, particularly in rural regions. Recent data highlights a stark… Read more »
June 21
Africa: World Bank Scales Up Support for Water and Sanitation in Senegal to Reach 7 Million Inhabitants [press release]
World Bank
The World Bank today approved $200 million in financing to help Senegal improve safely managed sanitation services and water resources in priority water security hotspots. Read more »