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• Johannesburg Seeks R13 Billion To Overhaul Crumbling Water Grid And Replace Thousands Of Pipes

  Published: Apr 29, 2026

  Section: Africa

  The City of Johannesburg has launched a strategic initiative to secure R13 billion in funding to fix its deteriorating water and sewer infrastructure. Mayor Dada Morero announced t...

• U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Offers $200,000 Reward for Innovations to Stop Invasive Mussel Infestation

  Published: Apr 29, 2026

  Section: Environment

  The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation has launched the "Halt the Hitchhiker" prize challenge, offering up to $200,000 for solutions to prevent invasive mussels from spreading through wate...

• Dual Boring Operations Accelerate Construction Of 38 Kilometre Polihali Water Transfer Tunnel In Lesotho

  Published: Apr 20, 2026

  Section: Africa

  The Lesotho Highlands Water Project Phase 2 reached a major milestone on Monday with the official unveiling of a second tunnel boring machine. This 423 meter long specialized drill...

• Waitaki District Proposes 19% Rates Increase to Avoid Financial "Trajectory"

  Published: Apr 18, 2026

  Section: Politics

  Ratepayers in the Waitaki District, spanning the border of Otago and Canterbury, are facing a significant 19% rates hike for the 2026/2027 financial year. Mayor Mel Tavendale has c...

• Consulting Engineers Call for Accountability to End South Africa’s Infrastructure Implementation Crisis

  Published: Apr 17, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) CEO Chris Campbell has warned that the engineering sector has been in "survival mode" for years due to procurement bottlenecks and corrupti...

• Commerce Commission Intervenes in Wellington Water Crisis Over "Horrendous" Bill Projections

  Published: Apr 11, 2026

  Section: Business & Economy

  Wellington’s newly formed water entity, Tiaki Wai, is under intense scrutiny from the Commerce Commission after releasing projected residential water bills that could skyrocket to...

• Democratic Republic Of Congo Launches $46.5 Million Ubangi River Trade Corridor Transformation

  Published: Apr 6, 2026

  Section: Africa

  The Democratic Republic of Congo has initiated the active phase of PREDIRE, a $46.5 million regional program backed by the African Development Bank to revitalize the Ubangi River b...

• Nigerian Society of Engineers Advocates for Gender-Responsive Water Management to Bridge Growing Global Equality Gaps

  Published: Mar 24, 2026

  Section: Africa

  During the 6th Engr. Gbola Tokun Memorial Lecture in Ibadan, the NSE called for systemic reforms to ensure equitable water access. Highlighting the 2026 World Water Day theme, expe...

• National Treasury Unveils R54-Billion Performance-Based Grant to Revitalize South African Metro Infrastructure

  Published: Mar 19, 2026

  Section: Africa

  National Treasury has launched the "Metro Trading Services Reform," a R54-billion incentive scheme designed to drive R100 billion in infrastructure investment across South Africa’s...

• Iranian Drone Strike Disables Bahraini Desalination Plant as Regional Conflict Threatens Vital Gulf Water Supplies

  Published: Mar 8, 2026

  Section: Politics

  A targeted Iranian drone attack has caused significant material damage to a desalination facility in Bahrain, marking a dangerous expansion of strikes against civilian life-support...