May 23
South Africa: Cable Thieves Leave Township in the Dark
Scrolla
At first, they thought it was load shedding. It was only after hours that residents of Kwanobuhle in Kariega realised the entire township had been plunged into darkness. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Expresses Commitment to Work With Partners to Ensure Social Protection of Citizens
ENA
The government of Ethiopia is committed to work closely with partners to ensure social protection system for vulnerable citizens in areas affected by conflict and drought, Deputy… Read more »
Rwanda: Developers - Cost of Borrowing, Land Responsible for High Housing Prices
New Times
The ever-rising price of land in addition to other factors including high-interest rates charged on bank loans lead to an increase in the costs of houses, real estate developers… Read more »
May 22
Kenya: President Ruto Says 3% Housing Levy is Nation's Collective Business
Capital FM
President William Ruto has defended the proposed 3 percent Housing levy for Kenyans saying it is a collective business of Kenyans. Read more »
South Africa: Having Withstood Apartheid Removals, District Six Families Fight Eviction By New Owner
GroundUp
Original District Six cottages now face the threat of developer's bulldozers Read more »
May 20
Kenya: We're Serious About Empowering Kenyans to Be Home Owners - CS Njeru
Capital FM
Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development CS Zachariah Njeru Friday told a Senate Standing Committee that the Housing Fund is meant to help majority of Kenyans to own… Read more »
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Africa: Sister City Partnerships: Creating 500 New Sister Cities Throughout the African Continent Over the Next 5 Years
ACSUS
Cities worldwide are emerging as influential actors on the global stage, prompting local governments to enhance global competitiveness and responsiveness through sister-city… Read more »
Kenya: Housing Fund to Enable Credit Risk Borrowers Own Homes
Capital FM
Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development CS Zachariah Njeru told a Senate Standing Committee that the Housing Fund is meant to help a majority of Kenyans own homes. Read more »
May 18
Kenya: Kenya Post Primary Teachers Union Rejects Ruto's Housing Plan Citing Inadequate Pay
Capital FM
The Kenya Post Primary Teachers Union KUPPET has called on Parliament to amend the Finance Bill 2023 in a bid to make the proposed Housing Levy voluntary. Read more »
May 17
Africa: Africa Drives Global Urbanisation
DW
Africa's population is largely rural. But now the continent is driving urbanization: The expansion of cities in the coming decades will experience a similar dynamic to Asia. This… Read more »
Nigeria: Bayelsa Oil Spills Cleanup to Cost U.S.$12 Billion - Report
Premium Times
A similar cleanup in the neighbouring Rivers State has suffered several years of delay. Read more »
South Africa: Minister Says 'No' to City of Cape Town Bid to Take Over the Trains
GroundUp
City must just move people off the lines, says Sindiswe Chikunga Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Refutes Claims of Imminent Complete Blackout
SAnews.gov.za
State power utility, Eskom, has moved to assure South Africans that there is no imminent collapse of the power grid. Read more »
Rwanda: MPs Urge Swift Expropriation of Residents Around Nduba Landfill
New Times
The Chamber of Deputies has issued a plea to the government to address the urgent matter of expropriating residents living near the hazardous Nduba landfill. This call comes in… Read more »
May 16
South Africa: Flooding in Eastern Cape - Municipality Blames Residents, Residents Blame Municipality
GroundUp
1,200 people evacuated in Nelson Mandela Bay after heavy rains Read more »
Africa: Architecture After Covid - How the Pandemic Inspired Building Designers [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Walking during lockdowns, following protocols and restrictions, city dwellers witnessed the birth of a new architectural aesthetic. Read more »
May 15
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Ambitious Housing Policy Divides Communities [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The shortage of adequate housing in cities is an issue around the globe, particularly among developing countries that are rapidly urbanising. The UN estimates that more than one… Read more »
South Africa: Over 500 People Share Two Communal Taps in Diepsloot
GroundUp
"It's unbearable living in Diepsloot. We are living like animals," says mother of two Read more »
South Africa: First Glimpse of Plans for Salt River and Woodstock
GroundUp
Some of the concerns raised at the meeting on Saturday were about green spaces, transport, and housing Read more »
South Africa: Stage 4 and 6 Load Shedding to Be Implemented Until Further Notice
SAnews.gov.za
Eskom is expected to alternate load shedding between Stages 4 and 6 for the rest of this week. Read more »
May 14
Uganda: Building Dreams - Uganda's Model Homes Revolutionising Affordable Housing
Nile Post
For decades, Ugandans have struggled with inadequate housing. However, this shortage may soon be a thing of the past with UgaVilla entering the real estate sector. Read more »
May 11
South Africa: 1,500 Informal Settlements Targeted for Upgrading
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Human Settlements has, in the medium-term, set a target of 1 500 informal settlements for upgrading, through an Informal Settlement Upgrading Programme (ISUP). Read more »
South Africa: Mining Companies Urged to Register Tailing Dams, Mine Residue Deposits
SAnews.gov.za
Cabinet is calling on all mining houses to register their tailing dams or mine residue deposit dams on the Department of Water and Sanitation database in order to ensure compliance… Read more »
May 10
South Africa: RDP Homeowners 'Encroaching' On Municipal Land Told to Tear Down Properties
GroundUp
Johannesburg Roads Agency plans to tar Mlilo Street soon. But some houses have been extended onto the road reserve Read more »
May 09
Kenya: Central Organisation of Trade Unions Defends Ruto on Proposed 3% Housing Levy
Capital FM
The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) has criticized unions that are against the idea of the housing levy proposal. Read more »
May 08
Congo-Kinshasa: National Day of Mourning as Death Toll From Floods, Mudslides Rises #AfricaClimateCrisis
allAfrica
South Kivu province has been battered by torrential rain, causing an overflow to rivers in the region, that has left significant damage in Bushushu and Nyamukubi villages, BBC… Read more »