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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …