The Kenya High Court declared a 1.5% housing levy that was imposed by the government as part of a finance law in July 2023, unconstitutional, reports BBC News. A three-judge bench ruled that the tax didn’t have proper legal support. The introduction of the housing levy, among other taxes, sparked deadly protests amid a high […]
Tag: Urban Issues and Habitation
Mayor of Maya City disclosed that the Haromaya lake shore development project construction will start next week; various development projects are being built in the city with an outlay of 400 million Birr. Maya city Mayor Ifra Wozir (PhD) told the Ethiopia Press Agency (EPA) that the lake shoreline development project will help develop the […]
Cape Town mayor concerned about the lack of a clear timeline Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Sihle Zikalala has announced the department’s intention to evict dozens of people occupying land surrounding the Castle of Good Hope in the Cape Town city centre. But Cape Town’s mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis is concerned about the department’s lack […]
And some residents expressed joy at living in a brick and mortar home The Msunduzi Municipality has been demolishing informal structures at Jika Joe informal settlement near the N3 in Pietermaritzburg. This comes after the municipality relocated some of the qualifying shack dwellers to temporary relocation units nearby and others were allocated rental apartments at […]
Ndifuna Ukwazi welcomes decision A Cape Town family, whose Maynard Street home was scheduled to be auctioned off on Thursday, will be allowed to stay there a little while longer. Earlier this month GroundUp reported that their home was one of two council-owned properties scheduled for auction on 23 November. But last week, the City […]
The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Water Hub recently won the 2023 Gold Eco-Logic Award. The Eco-Logic Awards identify individuals, organisations, and communities that positively contribute towards a sustainable world. The awards took place recently at the Two Oceans Aquarium in Cape Town and saw bronze, silver, and gold winners awarded across 13 categories. The […]
Flash flooding has killed at least 50 people and driven nearly 700,000 from their homes, a government official said, with more heavy rains expected to worsen Somalia’s plight, reports AFP. The Horn of Africa region is currently facing heavy rainfall and floods attributed to the El Niño weather phenomenon, and Somalia is being hit hard […]
The High Court has ordered the demolition of 18 houses in Chitungwiza to pave the way for a private company. The affected house owners have since approached the High Court on an urgent basis seeking to stop the imminent demolitions. One Lovemore Chitsuro deposed an affidavit stating that they lawfully acquired their stands. The applicants […]
Government has defended its efforts to rehabilitate and maintain the country’s road network saying the projects had stalled due to budgetary constraints. The Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development, Felix Mhona, told Parliament that the government has resumed all stalled road projects across the country. Mhona emphasized the importance of good roads for economic development, […]
Yango has officially launched a world-class digital ride-hailing service in Ethiopia. Yango, a digital ride hailing services for ride ordering online officially launched in Ethiopia yesterday. Addressing a keynote remark, Yango Country Manager Yekenalem Abebe (PhD) said that today Yango officially introduced a digital ride hailing service in Ethiopia in collaboration with ShuuFare to offer […]
Govt, Transnet Sued Over Rail Infrastructure Negligence The Umhlathuze Municipality in Richards Bay is taking the government and Transnet to court over the alleged failure to maintain rail infrastructure, which has resulted in severe congestion of trucks transporting cargo, particularly coal, to the port, reports SABC News. The municipality’s mayor, Xolani Ngwezi, has described the situation […]
On Wednesday, occupants of Johannesburg’s infamous Remington Court were evicted, a move allegedly initiated by the building’s owner, according to the City of Johannesburg. However, residents claim they were not notified that they were about to be evicted. Remington Court, a five-storey building, which has often been described as “hijacked”, situated between Lilian Ngoyi Street, […]
Electricity theft has left Nomsa Maphongwana Primary School in Mandela Park with a Eskom bill of more than R167,880 Staff at a primary school in Mandela Park in Khayelitsha were shocked to discover they owe Eskom more than R167,880 for electricity. The school is next to Siyahlala informal settlement which is home to more than […]
Liberia National Police (LNP) Inspector General Col. Patrick Sudue has assured the protection of peace and tranquility throughout the presidential run-off election that took place Tuesday, 14 November 2023. Col. Sudue gave the assurance Tuesday after casting his ballot at the Kendeja Elementary School in Rehab Community, Paynesville, Montserrado County. Sudue emphasized that there is […]
Cape Town — Ghanaian authorities have launched a manhunt for the people who cut down a famous 300-year-old kola tree, which was believed to have healing powers, BBC reports. The ancient tree has roots tracing back to the Ashanti Kingdom in present-day Ghana. According to locals, it sprouted from a kola nut spat out by […]
Addis Ababa — The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will support the construction of a new national elderly center in Ethiopia, ambassador Mohamed Salem Al-Rashedi said. UAE Ambassador to Ethiopia, Mohammed Salem Al-Rashedi announced the pledge during his discussion with senior officials of Ethiopia’s Ministry of Women and Social Affairs, including the minister, Ergoge Tesfaye. During […]
Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP) announced that the total construction of Ayesha II Wind farm project has reached 82% completion and installed 32 turbines. EEP Corporate Communication Director Moges Mekonnen told The Ethiopian Press Agency (EPA) that the Ayesha II Wind power plant (Ayesha II Wind power farm project) starts generating power though the ongoing construction […]
– Installs air quality monitor over 10 places ADDIS ABABA – A new vehicle emission control regulation has been drafted to monitor air quality and tackle air pollution in the metropolis, the Addis Ababa Environmental Protection Authority said. The authority in collaboration with C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group has been offering awareness creation training for […]