Water and Sanitation Archives

MALAWI GOVT. DEMAND WATER ACCESS INFORMATION AFTER CHOLERA OUTBREAK

Posted on February 7, 2023 by Gambeta News

Water and Sanitation Minister Abida Mia has asked water and sanitation experts to provide accurate and honest information on water access rates in the country. Mia said the cholera outbreak has exposed gaps in the management of water issues in the country. “We need to determine the exact rates of water coverage, not only water but sanitation, too. For instance, in Lilongwe, people are drawing water from shallow wells close to toilets. We need to…

SOUTH AFRICA IS LIKELY TO SUFFER DROUGHT AGAIN

Posted on October 29, 2019 by Gambeta News

South Africa rations water to maintain diminishing water supplies after a dry summer. South Africa is likely to suffer drought again due to low rainfall and dry summer as a result of this, emergency plans are currently in place to prevent diminishing water supply in the country. According to the Department of Water and Sanitation the water level at the Dam has dropped to 60% compared to 2018. Meanwhile, the Minister of Human Settlement,Water and…