Johannesburg Faces Water Crisis as Infrastructure Crumbles - South African News Briefs - April 17, 2024
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Kenya Water Towers Scandal - CEO Allegedly Bribed MPs With Ksh8.8m
Business Day Africa
The controversy enveloping Kenya Water Towers has intensified with revelations surfacing that the agency, allegedly at the request of embattled chief executive Julius Tanui,… Read more »
Elections 2024 - What the Major Political Parties Say About Water and Sanitation
GroundUp
We sent questions to the ANC, DA, EFF, IFP, FF Plus, ActionSA, PA, MK Party and RISE Mzansi Read more »
Lesotho Highlands Water Project Won't Fix Gauteng's Infrastructure and Supply Woes, Experts Warn [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Phase 2 of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project, expected to be completed in 2028, could provide Gauteng with enough water for all. But unless municipalities fix their ageing… Read more »
Water Authority Issues Flooding Alert Amid Seven Forks Spilling
Capital FM
The Water Resources Authority (WARMA) has warned of imminent flooding as a result of a potential breach in the Seven Forks Dams following sustained rainfall. Read more »
Kihika Announces Medical Bill Waiver for Victims of Mai Mahiu Dam Tragedy
Capital FM
Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika has announced waiver on medical bills for victims of Mai Mahiu dam tragedy. Read more »
Water Supply Cut-Off Cripples Businesses in Sokoto
Leadership
Sachet water producers, building-block moulders, car wash and commercial toilets' owners are facing harsh business fluctuation, as Sokoto State Water Board disconnected their… Read more »
Govt Commissions Shs1.2bn Piped Water Project in Alebtong
Nile Post
The Ugandan government has commissioned a Shs1.2 billion piped water project in Alebtong district to address chronic water shortages and improve access to clean water for residents… Read more »
Public Raises Over 1.1 Bln Birr for Abbay Dam in Nine - Month
Ethiopian Herald
- The public has contributed some 1.1 billion Birr for the construction of the Abbay Dam during the past nine months of the current fiscal year, the coordinating office disclosed. Read more »
Flood Alert As Masinga Dam Overflows
Capital FM
The Tana and Athi Rivers Development Authority(TARDA) has urged residents to exercise vigilance following the overflowing of the Masinga dam due to heavy rains. Read more »
Low Investments, Non-Channelisation Hamper Water Transport - Oyetola
Vanguard
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has said that low investments, non-channelisation and dredging of navigable waterways have over the years hindered… Read more »
Invest in Irrigation Development, Private Sector Urged
The Herald
The Government has called for private sector participation in irrigation schemes to boost yields during the prolonged dry spells and spur economic growth. Read more »
348 Irrigation Schemes Transformed Into Business Units
The Herald
The Government's drive to transform 460 irrigation schemes into viable business units is gaining momentum with 348 entities having already made the grade, thanks to the power of… Read more »
FG to Achieve 6000 Megawatts Using Hydro, Solar Plants - Adelabu
Vanguard
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has unveiled plans to increase power generation from 4000 Megawatts to 6000 using the hydro and solar plants. Read more »
Harare Public Toilets Still Not Working
The Herald
Public toilets in central Harare continue to be closed, with the city council putting up notices stating this is because of a lack of water. Read more »