The Kariba Dam Rehabilitation Project received a US$100 million cash injection this week. The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved a US$75 million International Development Association (IDA) Credit and a US$25 million grant from the...
The Polokwane Municipality says it will tighten controls and punish any water wastage as supply remains under strain. The Council has further resolved that there will be no watering of gardens and washing of vehicles or paving allowed and a fine of...
The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) and Dangote Nigeria Plc have earmarked N15 billion Naira, for the training of technicians to ensure the production of quality cement across the country. This is according to a report by the Daily Independent in...
Heideveld Primary School in Heideveld, Western Cape recently received a colourful make-over, which involved an entire new school being designed and built. Meyer & Associates Architects were briefed to design a new school as part of the...
With constant water shortages on the rise around the country, educating children about water is an essential step in ensuring water security for the future. Jo Burgess, President of the Water Institute of South Africa (WISA), believes that schools...
Construction at the Neckartal Dam in Namibia is on course and expected to be completed within the scheduled time frame of 36 months, according to Fabrizio Lazzarin Salini SpA project manager. Speaking to the Namibian Daily Newspaper Lazzarin said...
Tanzania’s government is set to initiate a 32 billion Tanzanian shilling water project at Kirya village, in Mwanga District, Kilimanjaro Region. The Minister for Water, Prof Jumanne Maghembe announced the news recently at a public rally held at...
Water Hygiene Convenience (WHC), a company founded by South African, Paseka Lesolang, is one of the early entrants for Standard Bank’s Water 4 Africa competition. The company makes toilets more efficient and sustainable. Using up to 70% less water...
How do global citizens secure potable supply for 334 million people in sub-Saharan? African banking brand Standard Bank has launched a global crowd sourcing competition to discover fresh ideas to address this challenge. The competition will set out...
The eThekwini Municipality has issued a warning to all residents, to refrain from drinking, swimming or fishing in rivers on the South Coast due to sewage contamination. Mohammed Dildar from the municipality’s water and sanitation unit says a...
