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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Ghanaian Activist Swims 450km to Create Awareness on Water Pollution
allAfrica
Fast fashion is a significant contributor to water contamination and pollution, and has a significant negative environmental impact on the world's water supply. Read more »
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 »
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 »