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Water restored to EC communities

Water has been restored to communities in the western parts of Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape following a burst water pipe. On 31 January 2015 the water supply was disrupted due to a burst 500mm diameter pipeline that draws water from the Botha’s...

80% of world’s wastewater goes untreated

Only 20 per cent of global wastewater is currently being treated, leaving low-income countries hardest hit by contaminated water supplies and disease. This is according to a United Nations (UN) report which encourages governments to see treated...
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Possible delays for Kenyan power project

The construction of the 981 mega watt coal-fired power plant in Lamu, Kenya, is at risk for further delays. This is if the county leadership is dissatisfied with what the developers will offer the community, as well as the health and environmental...
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R9 million for water infrastructure in Majakaneng

R9 million will be injected into water infrastructure in Majakaneng, according to Supra Mahumapelo,North West Premier. He said a contractor was already on site and would work together with Magalies Water, Sedibeng Water, the Department of Water and...