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Ugu District’s water access reaches 83%

Ugu District Municipality has reached a milestone with water provision within the district, increasing access to basic water to 83%. In a statement released by the municipality it acknowledged there is still more work to be done in ensuring a 100%...

Botswana’s water supply remains constrained

Botswana’s president has called on the public to manage water resources carefully as the country continues to face significant water challenges. President Lt Gen. Seretse Khama Ian Khama said recurring drought was challenging the government’s...

Somalia reduces water stress

The African Water Facility (AWF) has offered a EUR 3-million grant to the Republic of Somalia to contribute towards project designed to build climate change resilience and reduce water stress in Somaliland. Expected to improve the management of...

Africa’s Water and Sanitation

VOA’s health correspondent Linord Moudou talks to Jess Arnett, Executive Director, Clear Water Initiative, about water and sanitation in Africa. Source: TV2Africa Source URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ompj8HHyt30
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Water disruptions continue to plague E-Cape

By Liesl Frankson Butterworth and surrounding areas in the Eastern Cape have been plagued by recent water interruptions as a result of a worn bearings pump, the Amathole District Municipality said. The municipality says its mechanical and...

Department clamps down on illegal water use

The Department of Water and Sanitation is expected to carry out raids in certain areas of the country to stop people from all sectors abstracting water illegally from rivers and other water resources. The raids, which will also be conducted on...