Ghana, according to the World Bank, spends GH₵ 290 million or its equivalent of 1.6% of GDP or $12.2 per capita on poor hygiene and sanitation annually. Sherry Ayittey, Minister of Environment, Science and Technology, said the estimate given by the...
Despite being a water-scarce country, South Africa faces extremely high levels of water wastage with confirmation of losses at municipalities estimated to be close to 50%. The government now warns in a report that unless the country starts saving...
The DA on Monday tabled proposals seeking to promote more private sector involvement in South Africa’s infrastructure-build plan. The proposals were aimed at “curbing the potential for large-scale corruption” related to big...
Government is pinning hope on its ability to plug leaking pipes, reduce pollution and “stretch” resources to stave off a looming fresh water crisis. “We don’t want development to be held back by a lack of water, or lack of access to water,”...
