President Cyril Ramaphosa has described the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) as a project that has not only made history, but has brought hope to the citizens of both Lesotho and South Africa. The President was speaking at the launch of Phase 2 of the LHWP at Polihali Dam in the mountain kingdom. “I would […]
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Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu has noted with great concern the outbreak of cholera in Hammanskraal and conveys his condolences to families who lost their loved ones due to the outbreak and wishes a speedy recovery to those who have tested positive and are currently receiving treatment in various medical facilities. The Hammanskraal community […]
Residents of Mbare’s New Lines and Annex Flats have resorted to using buckets and shovels to get rid of human waste from their blocked toilets as living conditions continue to deteriorate in most Harare suburbs. Women, who brunt most of the burden of cleaning the non-flushing toilets without protective clothing such as gloves and detergents […]
The City of Tshwane has warned residents from Hammanskraal and surrounding areas not to use water from taps for drinking following the outbreak of gastrointestinal infection or diarrhoeal disease in the area. The outbreak has claimed the lives of at least seven people with more than 60 receiving treatment at the Jubilee Hospital for the […]
Nairobi — City Lawyer Arnold Karanja has been elected the new Chairman of Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NCWSC) following the inaugural board meeting held on Friday. The meeting was held following the induction of the new board members who were named by Nairobi City County Governor Sakaja Johnson on 26 April 2023 for […]
The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) board has re-appointed Eng. Dr. Silver Mugisha as Managing Director on a five-year- term. The NWSC board chairperson, Eng. Dr. Badru M. Kiggundu, announced the development on Tuesday. He said Dr. Mugisha’s new contract will run until 2028. “Under the leadership of the board and Managing Director, the […]
“It’s unbearable living in Diepsloot. We are living like animals,” says mother of two Every day Matsie Mangena from Diepsloot’s Extension 11 in Johannesburg puts her baby on her back and goes to queue for water at one of only two working communal taps in the area. Some days she waits until mid-morning, once the […]
As part of efforts to ensure access to potable water and sanitation to all and end open defecation in the country, the federal ministry of water resources has engaged youths in fighting against the menace through the launch of the YOUTHWASH Strategic Pogramme. The initiative is to demonstrate the strong will of the federal government […]
Malanje — Angolan head of State João Lourenço inaugurated Friday the water abstraction, treatment and distribution system in Quissol locality, 12 kilometers east of the capital of the north-east Malanje province. Estimated at USD 31.2 billion and funded by Chinese credit line, the infrastructure, with capacity to produce 720 cubic meters of water per hour […]
The Chief Executive Officer of the Liberia Water, Sanitation and Hygiene or WASH Commission Bobby Whitefield, has expressed concern about insufficient funding from government to the sector. Despite establishing an enterprising commission, Mr. Whitfield laments that government has not provided adequate financial support to enable the sector to thrive. He made the disclosure in Monrovia, […]
DISGRUNTLED parents of Prince Edward High School students were recently arrested for staging a demonstration against poor learning conditions. The parents were demanding that headmaster Agrippa Sora address their concerns which range from maladministration to bullying. They added that raw sewage has been flowing in the hostels, posing a health hazard to students. Sora refused […]
Khartoum / Omdurman / Khartoum North (Bahri) — Battles between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continued on Monday, despite a declared armistice. The conflict caused the water supply to be completely cut in many parts of Khartoum. The collapse of online banking services in the country has made it even more […]
Mpumalanga water levels in a healthy state but water users urged to save water The rain experienced in some parts of the country has had a positive impact on water levels in most listed dams and catchment areas in the Mpumalanga Province. According to the latest Department of Water and Sanitation weekly state of reservoirs […]
Harare residents are calling on the City Council to address the recent cholera outbreak that has been ravaging the city over the past weeks. Last week, Harare City Health director Dr. Prosper Chonzi confirmed the outbreak saying 21 cases had been recorded and urged residents to be on high alert as it could spread rapidly. […]
The Ministry of Irrigation and Lowlands has announced that it has decided to end imports of water pumps that run on diesel and/or gasoline and instead focus on green energy options, including solar energy and other modern technology options. According to the Minister Aisha Mohammed (Eng.), in the last nine months, 1,800 irrigation projects ranging […]
Harare — Fast fashion is a significant contributor to water contamination and pollution, and has a significant negative environmental impact on the world’s water supply. To draw attention to the rising water contamination, Yvette Tetteh, a Ghanaian activist, is swimming the roughly 500-kilometer-long Volta River, including Lake Volta, according to VOA. The country’s water systems […]
About 300 students joined Makhanda residents and civic movements in a march to City Hall to demand an end to the water crisis About 300 Rhodes University students joined Makhanda residents and civic movements in a march to City Hall on Monday. They are demanding that the Makana municipality find a short-term and permanent solution […]
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Malawi: Water Tariff to Be Hiked
Water boards in the country have finally been authorised to raise water tariff as the proposal was put on hold three months ago. The implementation of the hike as requested by the country’s five water boards was suspended due to the issue of cholera. Director of Water Supply Services, Emma Mbalame, confirmed the development on […]