May 23
South Africa: Water Dept Intervenes in Hammanskraal Cholera Outbreak, Govt Says
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has assured the public that it is working on an integrated model to respond to the current cholera outbreak in Hammanskraal, north of… Read more »
Southern Africa: South African President Turns Sod in Lesotho Water Project
SAnews.gov.za
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… Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Cholera Outbreak - What You Can Do to Ensure Your Water Is Safe [analysis]
Daily Maverick
As health authorities scramble to combat the cholera outbreak in Hammanskraal that has claimed 15 lives and infected dozens more, it's vital that communities ensure their water is… Read more »
Africa: The Lead-Free Water Pledge - Steps Towards a Future of Lead-Free Drinking Water [opinion]
IPS
By Ahmed Rachid El-Khattabi and Aaron Salzburg Read more »
South Africa: Amathole Villagers Drink From the River While New Contractor for Water Project Appointed
GroundUp
Municipality takes over drinking water project meant to have been completed last year Read more »
May 22
Zimbabwe: Locals Resort to Using Shovels and Buckets to Empty Excreta From Blocked Toilets
New Zimbabwe
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… Read more »
South Africa: Technical Teams to Work With City of Tshwane, Health Dept in Response to Cholera Outbreak [press release]
Govt of SA
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… Read more »
Malawi: Supreme Court Nods Banks to Proceed With Salima-Lilongwe Water Project
Nyasa Times
The Malawi Supreme Court of Appeal has granted Attorney General Thabo Chakaka Nyirenda a stay order on an injunction obtained by Forum for National Development (FND) that stopped… Read more »
South Africa: Cholera Death Toll in Hammanskraal Rises to 15 As Probe Yet to Find Source of Contaminated Water [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The cholera outbreak in Hammanskraal has claimed 15 lives and 34 others have been admitted to the Jubilee District Hospital, where a command centre has been activated. Read more »
May 21
South Africa: Health Warns Public of Diarrhoeal Disease Outbreak and Rising Cholera Cases [press release]
Govt of SA
The Department of Health would like to urge the public to take extra precautionary measures and maintain proper hand-hygiene as the country experience an outbreak of Diarrhoeal… Read more »
South Africa: Hammanskraal Residents Warned Against Using Tap Water
SAnews.gov.za
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… Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Water Board Picks New Chairperson At Inaugural Meeting
Capital FM
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. Read more »
May 17
Gambia: Maka Balla Manneh Inaugurates U.S. Embassy Sponsored Borehole
The Point
Maka Balla Manneh Development Association under leadership of its president, Abdoulie Ceesay, who is also the project coordinator, recently inaugurated a newly built community… Read more »
South Africa: Deputy Ministers Reinforce Commitment for Equitable Water Supply
SAnews.gov.za
The Deputy Ministers of Water and Sanitation, David Mahlobo and Judith Tshabalala, have reiterated government's commitment of ensuring equitable water supply and dignified… Read more »
Uganda: Dr. Silver Mugisha Gets Another Five Year Term As NWSC Boss
Nile Post
The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) board has re-appointed Eng. Dr. Silver Mugisha as Managing Director on a five-year- term. Read more »
May 15
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 »
Gambia: Gambians Protest High Water, Electricity Tariffs
The Point
Team Gom Sa Bopa on Saturday staged a protest against the recent water and electricity tariff increment by the National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC). Read more »
Ghana: Sanitation Ministry Recommits to Strengthening WASH Systems Nationwide
Ghanaian Times
The Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources has reiterated its commitment to step up moves to strengthen Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) systems in the country. Read more »
May 13
Nigeria: Govt Launches Programme on Open Defecation
Leadership
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… Read more »
Nigeria: Water Shortage Hits Sokoto Metropolis
Vanguard
Water is the most essential commodity of life, without which no creature could survive life. Read more »
May 12
Ghana: Expedite Action On Improved WASH Facilities and Services - Child Diplomat
Ghanaian Times
Stakeholders in the Water, Sanitation and Health (WASH) sector have been urged to take expedite action towards ensuring thatchildren have access to improved WASH facilities and… Read more »
Angola: President Lourenço Unveils Water System in Quissol
ANGOP
Angolan head of State João Lourenço inaugurated Friday the water abstraction, treatment and distribution system in Quissol locality, 12 kilometers east of the capital… Read more »
Liberia: WASH Commission Decries Inadequate Funding From GOL
New Dawn
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… Read more »
South Africa: Vital Court Battle Over What Kinds of Toilet the State Must Provide
GroundUp
Ekurhuleni community wants unsafe and unhygienic chemical toilets replaced with flushing ones Read more »
May 11
Zimbabwe: Parents Arrested for Staging a Protest Against Poor Learning Conditions At Prince Edward School
New Zimbabwe
DISGRUNTLED parents of Prince Edward High School students were recently arrested for staging a demonstration against poor learning conditions. Read more »