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Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
Source: Republic of South Africa: The Parliament |

South Africa: Oversight of Flood Damage in Mpumalanga’s Ehlanzeni District Exposes Urgent Need for Resilient Infrastructure

The delegation visited flood-damaged areas in Shatale and Ward 12 (Sidlamakhosi) in the Bushbuckridge Local Municipality

Parliament’s joint oversight delegation visiting flood-damaged areas in Mpumalanga on Thursday warned that without sustained investment in building resilient infrastructure, such as stormwater drainage systems and effective flood-risk mitigation, many vulnerable communities in the Ehlanzeni district will continue to bear the brunt of severe weather events. The Portfolio Committee and…

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African Power & Energy Elites 2025/2026: Celebrating Visionary Leadership and Transformative Projects

From mega transmission projects and smart water systems to renewable energy corridors and digital platforms, the magazine chronicles how long-term strategy is becoming infrastructure, and how vision is translating into systems that endure

ESI Africa proudly announces the release of the 10th Anniversary Edition of African Power & Energy Elites: Projects and People, a landmark publication spotlighting the executives, engineers, infrastructure projects and innovations shaping Africa’s power, energy, water, transport, agriculture and healthcare sectors. The 2025/2026 edition is themed “Energy, Water & Transport…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea
Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea |

Eritrea: Water projects worth more than 84 million Nakfa

The potable water projects, which were implemented in collaboration with the public and the Government between 2021 and 2025, include 258 kW of solar energy systems, 116 water distribution centers, 48 water reservoirs, as well as 90 km of water pipelines

Mr. Kibrom Misgina, head of water development in the Southern Region, reported that over the past five years, 41 potable water projects worth more than 84 million Nakfa have been implemented in the region. Mr. Kibrom said that the potable water projects, which were implemented in collaboration with the public…

Ministry of Health, Kenya
Source: Ministry of Health, Kenya |

Cabinet Secretary (CS) Aden Duale Leads High-Level Health Stakeholder Engagement in Bomet to Advance Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and Digital Health Reforms

The engagement was guided by a data-driven performance briefing, which indicated that all 158 public health facilities in Bomet County are fully empanelled on digital health systems

The Health Cabinet Secretary, Aden Duale, today co-chaired a high-level strategic engagement with the Governor of Bomet County, Hillary Barchock, bringing together key health sector stakeholders—including unions, the private sector, faith-based organisations, and development partners—to strengthen the delivery of quality healthcare under Kenya’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC) agenda. The engagement was guided…

State House Seychelles
Source: State House Seychelles |

Seychelles: President Herminie Calls for Integrated Global Action on Water and Ocean Resilience at Blue Forum, Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026

President Herminie also drew attention to the recent severe drought experienced by Seychelles, using it as a stark illustration of the interconnected challenges of climate change, water security, and ocean health

The President of the Republic, Dr. Patrick Herminie, has reaffirmed Seychelles’ global leadership in climate and ocean governance as Guest of Honour and Keynote Speaker at the Blue Forum, held on the margins of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2026. Delivering the keynote address at the Forum’s inauguration on Thursday…

International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
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Central African Republic: Humanitarian situation remains alarming in south-east of the country

Some displaced people have sought refuge across the border in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Armed clashes between the Central African Armed Forces (FACA), their allies and the Azandé Ani Kpi Gbé in the town of Zémio, Haut-Mbomou Prefecture, south-eastern Central African Republic (CAR) have led to casualties and displaced massive numbers of civilians who have left everything behind.  Some displaced people have sought refuge…

Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt
Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt |

President El-Sisi Receives United States (U.S.) Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs

The President expressed his appreciation and confirmed the significance of the strategic cooperation between Egypt and the United States

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received U.S. Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs Massad Boulos. The meeting was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Dr. Badr Abdel-Atty, Head of the General Intelligence Services Major General Hassan Rashad, Deputy Chief of Mission at the US Embassy in…

Department of Water and Sanitation, Republic of South Africa
Source: Department of Water and Sanitation, Republic of South Africa |

Minister Pemmy Majodina commissions major water infrastructure to secure supply for Rustenburg and Thabazimbi

The Minister also called on communities to protect the newly commissioned infrastructure and keep it safe from vandalism and sabotage

Minister Majodina commissions major water infrastructure to secure supply for Rustenburg and Thabazimbi, warns against water mafias Minister of Water and Sanitation, Ms Pemmy Majodina, together with Deputy Minister Mr David Mahlobo, commissioned critical upgraded water infrastructure that will significantly improve water security for the residents of Rustenburg Local Municipality…

Department of Water and Sanitation, Republic of South Africa
Source: Department of Water and Sanitation, Republic of South Africa |

Water and Sanitation monitors Knysna water crisis and coordinating short-, medium- and long-term interventions

The Department condemns recent incidents of vandalism of municipal infrastructure and calls upon community members to report such actions to law enforcement authorities

The National Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) notes with serious concern the escalating water supply challenges currently affecting Knysna and other coastal towns within the Garden Route District. The Department is working closely with the Western Cape Provincial Government, Knysna Municipality, and other municipalities which are Water Services Authorities…

Department of Water and Sanitation, Republic of South Africa
Source: Department of Water and Sanitation, Republic of South Africa |

South Africa: Water and Sanitation reports stable conditions at Vaal Dam and Bloemhof Dam

DWS remains committed to maintaining a proactive approach to flood preparedness and hydrological risk management

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) reports that the Vaal Dam and the broader Integrated Vaal River System (IVRS) continue to perform strongly, maintaining stability in line with the latest weekly reservoir status update. This positive outlook is supported by the ongoing rainfall season. The Vaal Dam remains above…