The Guardian World news
Horrified Wagga residents call for proper sanitation at homeless camp where baby was found dead Cait Kelly
Tent where twins were born up to a 15-minute walk away from nearest public toilets or running waterFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe tent where a newborn baby was found dead at Wagga beach at the weekend was part of a homeless encampment up to a 15-minute walk away from the nearest public toilets or running water, with residents in a nearby apartment block saying conditions were “worse than a Syrian war camp”.The
6 May 2026 at 05:11

6 May 2026 at 05:11

Tent where twins were born up to a 15-minute walk away from nearest public toilets or running water

The tent where a newborn baby was found dead at Wagga beach at the weekend was part of a homeless encampment up to a 15-minute walk away from the nearest public toilets or running water, with residents in a nearby apartment block saying conditions were “worse than a Syrian war camp”.

The tragedy has prompted fury in the community, with residents of Wagga Wagga calling on authorities to take urgent action to make the encampments safe and sanitary.

AllAfrica News
South Africa: Energy and Water Seta Blew R58m in Public Funds On Building That Was Never Used
[Daily Maverick] More than R58-million in public funds has been lost on an unused building bought by the Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority in 2014. Despite years of spending, investigations and criminal cases, no one has been held accountable.
4 May 2026 at 06:34

AllAfrica News

South Africa: Energy and Water Seta Blew R58m in Public Funds On Building That Was Never Used

4 May 2026 at 06:34

[Daily Maverick] More than R58-million in public funds has been lost on an unused building bought by the Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority in 2014. Despite years of spending, investigations and criminal cases, no one has been held accountable.

AllAfrica News
South Africa: Mthatha Residents Block N2 Over Water Crisis info@groundup.org.za (GroundUp)
[GroundUp] "I can't remember when we last had water. It's been months"
30 April 2026 at 12:38

AllAfrica News

South Africa: Mthatha Residents Block N2 Over Water Crisis

By: info@groundup.org.za (GroundUp)

30 April 2026 at 12:38

[GroundUp] "I can't remember when we last had water. It's been months"

AllAfrica News
Namibia: Walvis Bay Faces Water Outages Amid Infrastructure Upgrades info@namibian.com.na (Namibian)
[Namibian] Residents in several parts of Walvis Bay will face temporary water supply interruptions this week as the municipality carries out infrastructure upgrades.
27 April 2026 at 13:23

AllAfrica News

Namibia: Walvis Bay Faces Water Outages Amid Infrastructure Upgrades

By: info@namibian.com.na (Namibian)

27 April 2026 at 13:23

[Namibian] Residents in several parts of Walvis Bay will face temporary water supply interruptions this week as the municipality carries out infrastructure upgrades.

AllAfrica News
South Africa: Dry Tap Reality - the Growing Water Infrastructure Crisis in SA
[Daily Maverick] In all provinces in the country, unreliable supply, unsafe water and prolonged interruptions expose systemic failures and weak oversight.
27 April 2026 at 11:08

AllAfrica News

South Africa: Dry Tap Reality - the Growing Water Infrastructure Crisis in SA

27 April 2026 at 11:08

[Daily Maverick] In all provinces in the country, unreliable supply, unsafe water and prolonged interruptions expose systemic failures and weak oversight.

AllAfrica News
Kenya: Nairobi Water Confirms Martin Nang'ole As Managing Director
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company has confirmed the appointment of Martin Nang'ole as its substantive Managing Director following months of serving in an acting capacity.
24 April 2026 at 15:39

AllAfrica News

Kenya: Nairobi Water Confirms Martin Nang'ole As Managing Director

24 April 2026 at 15:39

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company has confirmed the appointment of Martin Nang'ole as its substantive Managing Director following months of serving in an acting capacity.

Normal view