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HOW PLANNING FOR SOUTH AFRICA WATER FUTURE BEGINS TODAY

Posted on March 14, 2023 by Gambeta News

The year 2022 was an extraordinarily difficult one for the KwaZulu-Natal. Floods ravaged the province in April of that year, leaving in its wake a trail of death and destruction. While Mhlathuze Water did not experience any major disturbances to its water infrastructure during the floods, they are not immune to the threats of climate change. The threats posed by climate change compel water utilities to act decisively and mitigate its effects. Approaches to infrastructure planning…

WHY GROUND WATER IS NEEDED TO HELP SA WATER CHALLENGES

Posted on March 22, 2022 by Gambeta News

The Department of Water and Sanitation has committed to enhancing its efforts to explore the use of groundwater as an alternative water source to ensure water security in communities affected by water supply challenges. The aim is to mark the World Water Day. This comes as the global community observes World Water Day on 22 March 2022, themed: “Groundwater – making the invisible, visible.” According to the Department, more than 50% of available groundwater is…

RESIDENTS COMPLAIN ABOUT NAWEC INABILITY IN GAMBIA

Posted on February 10, 2022 by Gambeta News

Residents of the Greater Banjul Area and West Coast Region in The Gambia has complain to the government about National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) inability to service them. The people of the area has been suffering from inadequate water and electricity supply for a very long time and has asked the government in Gambia to take action. They lamented about the frequent power cuts and water shortage, something they believes, is even discouraging potential…

SPOTLIGHT ON UGANDA’S ROAD, POWER AND WATER SECTOR LEADERS

Posted on February 24, 2021 by Gambeta News

Three Infrastructure sector leaders, Ms. Allen C. Kagina (Executive Director, Uganda National Roads Authority), Mr. Selestino Babungi (Managing Director, Umeme Limited – Uganda’s main electricity distribution company) and Dr. Silver Mugisha (Managing Director, National Water & Sewerage Corporation) share information about their organisation’s roles in the development of Uganda.

WHY GHANA’s TEMA CENTRAL SEWERAGE SYSTEM NEEDS REHABILITATION

Posted on August 19, 2020 by Gambeta News

The need to rehabilitate Ghana’s Tema Central sewerage system has become a worry to the residents. It was built in the late 1950s to cater for a population of between 20,000 to 40,000 but the sewer network has been overstretched to carry the liquid waste of the current population of over 360,000. So far, the sewerage system has caused some residential areas to be inundated with the spillage liquid waste due to the blockage in…

SOUTH AFRICA GOVT. TO PROVIDE ADDITION WATER TANKS FOR GAUTENG

Posted on April 28, 2020 by Gambeta News

South Africa Government has announced plans to release 141 Water Tanks to Slow Tide of COVID-19 in Gauteng. In a press release by the Government, it is aimed at reducing rising tide of the novel coronavirus pandemic which has been affecting the area. According to the statement, so far, 1,926 water tanks have been distributed in the Cities of Joburg, Tshwane and Ekurhuleni and the Sedibeng and West Rand District Municipalities. Head of Department of…

EASTERN SOUTH AFRICA WITHOUT WATER DUE TO LOCK DOWN

Posted on April 15, 2020April 15, 2020 by Gambeta News

Residents from Eastern cape in South Africa has written to Government over the lack of drinking water in the region. But will the government look at those complaint? The corona virus has really shocked the world with African nations now facing potential problem. Its been over three weeks since South Africa imposed a lock down with communities from several Eastern Cape now feeling the effect due to lack of drinking water. These has made several…

SOUTH AFRICA WATER MASTER PLAN LAUNCHED

Posted on November 28, 2019November 28, 2019 by Gambeta News

Water master plan launched in South Africa to help avoid 17% water deficit by 2030. South Africa Ministry of Human Settlements, Water & Sanitation has launch the nation water master plan. The plan which was launched in Gauteng was developed in conjunction with water sector stakeholders. Speaking during the launch, Minister of Human Settlements, Water & Sanitation, Lindiwe Sisulu said it is now important for her department to focus on supplying water for all. Join…

PRESIDENT WEAH BREAK GROUND FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NEW 48-INCH DIAMETER PIPELINE PROJECT

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Gambeta News

President Weah breaks ground for construction of 48 inch diameter pipeline that will supply quality water to nearly one million residents of greater Monrovia. Liberia President has break ground for the construction of 48 inch diameter pipeline. The project is aimed at migrating water challenges in the nation. According to reports, the dam will be constructed in between the dam of the Mount Coffee Hydro-power Plant, and the White Plains Water Treatment Plant. These 48-inch…

SOUTH SUDAN WATER PROJECT TO GET US$24.7m FROM AFDB

Posted on June 26, 2019 by Gambeta News

AfDB to finance South Sudan water and sanitation project with US$24.7m To support a developmental project in South Sudan, African Development Bank (AfDB) board of directors have approved a commitment of US$24.7m. The project receiving AfDB finance is titled South Sudan Strategic Water Supply and Sanitation Improvement Project. The project entails rehabilitation of about 50km of Juba town distribution network and also related works such as metering and public water collections outlets. There will also…

MALAWI GOVT. URGE TO CHOOSE NEW CONTRACTOR FOR WATER PROJECT

Posted on June 24, 2019June 28, 2019 by Gambeta News

Malawi Government urged to make decision on Lilongwe-Salima water project Malawi government has been advise to find new contractor or continue with Khato civil for the water project. The Lilongwe-Salima water project will seek to pump water from lake Malawi to Lilongwe and its surrounding district. This will help ease water supply challenges facing these areas. In 2018, Malawi Finance Minister announce that Financing for Salima-Lilongwe Water Project is not Ready. According to him, the…

MONROVIA CITY CORPORATION DEDICATES HANDPUMP IN LIBERIA

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Gambeta News

MCC dedicates 14 hand pumps with help from World Bank and the European Union (EU) in Liberia Monrovia City Corporation (MCC) has dedicates 14 handpumps to resident of Chessemanburg Township, Bomi County in Liberia. The project is part of MCC’s corporate social responsibilities with the help from World Bank and the European Union (EU). During the ceremony, Mayor of Monrovia City Jefferson T. Koijee said ”The safety and health conditions of the residents here remain…

RWANDA PLANS TO INVEST US$440M FOR WATER SUPPLY PROJECT

Posted on May 14, 2019 by Gambeta News

Rwanda to build eight water treatment plants before 2022 with US$440m investment. Plans are underway by the Rwanda Government to invest US$440 million over the next three years. This investment will be for the construction of a water treatment plant and supply systems in urban and rural areas. The aim of the project is to accelerate efforts to ensure that all Rwandan have access to clean water by 2024. This statement was made by the…

ORASCOM-LED JV WINS EGYPT WATER TREATMENT PLANT PROJECT

Posted on May 3, 2019May 3, 2019 by Gambeta News

Orascom to partner with Arab contractors under a 50:50 joint venture (JV) for the construction of the project. Orascom construction has won Egypt water treatment plant project worth US$739million. The contract is for Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) of the plant. The firm will work in partnership with Arab contractors under a 50:50 joint venture (JV) for the project. It will be the largest treatment plant in Egypt after construction. CEO of Orascom Construction, Osama…

EGYPT NEGOTIATING DEAL TO ESTABLISH TWO WATER TREATMENT PLANT

Posted on March 25, 2019 by Gambeta News

Egypt government in talks with Hassam Allam Holding to build two water treatment plant worth EGP 2bn. Egypt is negotiating a deal with Hassam Allam Holding to build two water treatment plant. This water treatment plant will help improve the utility of drinking water and sewage according to Egypt’s 2030 vision. The studies for the project is being prepared and the final tariff for selling the water produced is being decided in other present it to…

FRANCE TO SUPPORT ACCESS TO WATER AND SANITATION IN UGANDA

Posted on March 6, 2019 by Gambeta News

French Development Agency (AFD) supports access to water and sanitation in Uganda with €270 million The Ugandan government and the French government via French Development Agency (AFD); have signed a loan deal to help support access to water and sanitation in Uganda. The loan deal comprises of two separate financing agreements for two projects amounting to 270 million euros (1.2 trillion Shillings). The first agreement of 150 million euros; will be for providing supply networks and also increasing the volume…

TETU CONSTITUENCY RESIDENTS AT RISK DUE TO BAD ASBESTOS PIPE IN KENYA

Posted on February 25, 2019February 25, 2019 by Gambeta News

Tetu constituency in Kenya has been drinking contaminated water due to bad asbestos pipe for 49 years. Water is essential for life, because without it we almost cannot survive. And before taking any, we must ensure that it is good for our health. But Residents of Tetu constituency in Kenya has been drinking unhealthy water since the 1970s, according to an audit report. The audit by Auditor General Edward Ouko was on behalf of the chairman of the Public Investments Committee…