South Africa’s Makhanda Mayor Admits Water Failure
A South African mayor admits her town's water system is broken and promises steady taps in 2027, yet the key...
October 4, 2026Topic
local government
Uganda Orders a New Tororo City on the Kenya Border
Uganda's president has ordered a new Tororo City and local units on the Kenya border, yet his government's 2021 freeze...
October 4, 2026
Ramaphosa Signs South Africa Public Service Commission Bill Into Law
President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the Public Service Commission Bill into law on 16 September 2026, expanding oversight to local government...
September 20, 2026
NamWater to Cut Usakos Water Supply Over Unresolved Debt
NamWater will phase down water supply to Usakos from Monday, with full suspension threatened for 6–9 October if no deal...
September 20, 2026
Lusaka Mayor-Elect Mwewa Moves Vendors Into Markets
Lusaka mayor-elect Chitambala Mwewa says a functional city cannot coexist with street vending, pushing vendors into designated markets across Zambia.
September 13, 2026
ANC Campaigns on Power and Water It Has Not Fixed
South Africa votes on 4 November. The governing party is running on services it has not delivered, while municipalities owe...
August 24, 2026
Nigeria: Edo State Speaker Agbebaku Resigns Amid Impeachment
Edo State Speaker Blessing Agbebaku resigned on 17 August 2026 amid impeachment moves, with Yekini Idiaye elected as the new...
August 18, 2026
Uganda Minister Balaam Interdicts 110 Local Government Staff in Corruption Crackdown
Uganda's Balaam corruption crackdown has placed around 110 local government staff under interdiction across 12 districts over graft and ghost...
August 18, 2026
Ekurhuleni Toilet Tenders Paid US$99m to Limpopo Firms
Two Limpopo companies collected about US$99 million from Ekurhuleni toilet tenders since 2016, in a contract now shadowed by an...
August 17, 2026