AllAfrica News: Water and Sanitation

[New Era] Namibia is positioning itself as a global leader in water governance and investment following the relocation of the Secretariat of the Global Water Partnership Organisation (GWPO) from Sweden to Windhoek.

[New Era] Oshikoto governor Sacky Kathindi said the region needs approximately N$22 million to comprehensively address persistent water challenges affecting communities across the region.

[GroundUp] All three of the municipality's wastewater treatment works have collapsed to critical levels

[Independent (Kampala)] Soroti -- A growing garbage crisis at Soroti Main Market has sparked health concerns among traders and residents as uncollected waste piles continue to emit a foul stench and disrupt business operations. Waste collection services at the market have stalled, worsening sanitation conditions and exposing vendors and customers to possible disease outbreaks.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE National Assembly has unanimously approved a 1.12tri/- budget allocation for the Ministry of Water for the 2026/27 financial year, with the government pledging to address concerns raised by Members of Parliament through alternative financing mechanisms and accelerated project implementation.