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South African Government
Source: South African Government |

South Africa: Water and Sanitation on opening six valves at Vaal Dam

The release of water on both dams is due to the rising of water levels as a result of the continuous rainfall

Vaal River system update: 6 valves opened at Vaal Dam to increase outflows and manage levels, Bloemhof releases at 400 mᵌ/s The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has opened 6 valves at the Vaal Dam at 12pm today, to gradually increase water outflows by another 200 cubic metres per…

World Food Programme (WFP)
Source: World Food Programme (WFP) |

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and Japan support Angola to strengthen food and water security in drought stricken areas

This funding will enhance the food and water security while strengthening the resilience of smallholder farmers through Japanese agricultural technology innovations

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of US$ 2 million from the Government of Japan to support over 27,000 people affected by drought in southern Angola. This funding will enhance the food and water security while strengthening the resilience of smallholder farmers through Japanese agricultural technology…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)
Source: African Development Bank Group (AfDB) |

World Water Day 2025: Preserving Africa’s Water Resources (By Mtchera Johannes Chirwa and Anthony Nyong)

On the continent, approximately 411 million people – almost one-third of the total population – lacked basic drinking water services as of 2020

By Mtchera Johannes Chirwa, Director for Water Development and Sanitation, and Anthony Nyong, Director for Climate Change and Green Growth, African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org). Each year, World Water Day highlights the pressing challenges surrounding global water resources and the actions needed to address them. Nowhere is this more critical…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

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    • A teacher at the Sekete Primary School using one of the taps installed through the AfDB-Funded Lesotho Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project’s water and sanitation initiative
    • The Lesotho Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project is connected to the Metolong Dam Water Supply Programme, a collaborative initiative between the government and partners
    • A massive water reservoir constructed as part of the Lesotho Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project
    • Community nurse Mots'elisi Makhele stands by the tap that previously served around 2,000 people and indicates the houses now connected to modern facilities constructed through the Lesotho Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project
    • A stream that Kesete Village residents relied on for water before modern facilities were constructed through the AfDB-Funded Lesotho Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project
    • Deteriorated sanitation facilities at Hamaja Primary School prior to the intervention
    • New sanitation facilities at Hamaja Primary School built under the Lesotho Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project. The project delivered more than 266 sanitation facilities for vulnerable households and installed 284 toilets in schools and healthcare facilities
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Source: African Development Bank Group (AfDB) |

The Gift of Water: How the Lesotho Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project is Transforming Lives

The African Development Bank project transformed the community by providing individual household taps and proper sanitation facilities

"Water is life; when there is no water, it is as if there are no people living." These profound words from 'Masechefo Sechefo, a Community Councilor at Ha Sekete village, capture the essence of existence in rural Lesotho before the African Development Bank's transformative intervention. In a country where water…

Delegation of the European Union to Egypt
Source: Delegation of the European Union to Egypt |

The European Union (EU) and Egypt Jointly Celebrate World Water Day 2025 with a Focus on Glacier Preservation

The EU-Egypt Water Partnership, the Team Europe Initiative for Integrated Water and Food Security, and the upcoming Cairo Water Week 2025 exemplify the strong collaboration between the EU and Egypt

The European Union (EU) Delegation to Egypt, in partnership with the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation (MWRI), celebrated World Water Day with an event focusing on "Glacier Preservation" at Triumph Luxury Hotel – New Cairo. Glacier preservation is critically significant for ensuring sustainable water resources necessary for drinking, agriculture,…

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
Source: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) |

World Water Day 2025: Angola Red Cross and International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) bring safe, treated water and hygiene messages to communities hard hit by cholera

Since the outbreak started, the Angola Red Cross trained 478 volunteers across six provinces (Luanda, Bengo, Cuanza Norte, Cuanza Sul, Uige, and Zaire) to support the Ministry of Health in raising awareness

Ever since a cholera outbreak in Angola was first confirmed on January 7, 2025, Angola Red Cross volunteers have been at the forefront of the response, helping people avoid exposure to this often deadly water-borne disease. Sometimes, they even brought water into communities in buckets, balanced on top of their…

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Source: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) |

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR): DR Congo crisis deepens as funding cuts hit critical humanitarian aid

In and around the city of Goma in North Kivu, sites that were previously home to 400,000 internally displaced people (IDPs) have all been destroyed, leaving families stranded without shelter or protection

Critical funding gaps are severely hampering humanitarian efforts in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and beyond, leaving thousands without life-saving aid and pushing an already dire humanitarian situation closer to catastrophe. In less than three months, the number of Congolese fleeing to neighbouring countries has surged to over…

South African Government
Source: South African Government |

Water and Sanitation on Mpumalanga dam levels

The Department reminds the public that South Africa is a water-scarce country, urging everyone to use water wisely and sparingly

Water levels in the Mpumalanga Province remain stable, consistently above 99%, with slight improvements recorded in key reservoirs. According to the latest Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) weekly state of reservoirs report, the average dam levels in the province increased marginally from 99.2% to 99.3%. The Water Management Areas…

Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
Source: Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) |

Guinea Bissau must urgently prioritise water and sanitation, says Special Rapporteur

With 80% of the population in coastal areas, addressing aquifer salinisation from rising sea levels is urgent

The Government of Guinea-Bissau must urgently prioritise water and sanitation services if it wants to improve the lives of its population, particularly women and children, a UN expert said today. The UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation, Pedro Arrojo-Agudo, made the appeal in…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

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    • African Development Bank, African Water Facility, Association of European Development Finance Institutions to hold Investment Event for Water and Sanitation in Africa
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African Development Bank, African Water Facility, Association of European Development Finance Institutions to hold Investment Event for Water and Sanitation in Africa

Taking place on 18 March 2025 in Brussels, the event will bring together development finance institutions, private sector investors, and philanthropic organizations

The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org), African Water Facility (www.AfricanWaterFacility.org), and the Association of European Development Finance Institutions (https://EDFI.eu/) will host a high-level event to generate investment for water and sanitation services in Africa. Taking place on 18 March 2025 in Brussels, the event will bring together development finance institutions,…

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