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East African Droughts Likely to Continue
7 Feb 2011 - 13:25 by Local Press Report
CA, SANTA BARBARA (USGS (Press Release)) — The greater frequency of drought seen in eastern Africa over the last 20 years is likely to continue while global temperatures continue to rise, according to a study by the U.S.
Poor Water Harvesting Technologies Contribute to Africa’s Food Insecurity
31 Jan 2011 - 01:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
washington, dc, united states — A new report links food insecurity and environmental degradation in Africa to failure by the continent’s leaders to channel more resources to water capture and storage.
Turkish Government Funds Well-Digging in Sudan
31 Jan 2011 - 01:00 by Local Press Report
KHARTOUM (SUNA (Sudan)) — The Turkish government provided $1.25 million USD to dig over 40 drinking water wells in eight Sudanese states.
AWF Funds Two Major Water Projects in Ghana
23 Jan 2011 - 20:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
GHANA, ACCRA — Ghana launched two African Development Bank-funded water governance and service projects earlier this month.
AfDB Approves $114.4 Million USD for Kenya, Mozambique, Sierra Leone
10 Jan 2011 - 14:23 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
TUNIS, Tunisia — TUNIS, Tunisia (OOSKAnews) -- The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved three water sector projects in Kenya, Mozambique and Sierra Leone, worth a total of $114.4 million USD.
In a
AfDB Gives $2.5 Million USD Water Management Grant to CEDARE
10 Jan 2011 - 14:11 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
TUNIS, Tunisia — -- The African Development Bank (AfDB), through a grant agreement signed on January 5, will give the Center for Environment and Development for the Arab Region and Europe (CEDARE) nearly $2.5
A Note From the Publisher
13 Dec 2010 - 15:27 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
united states, WARRENTON, VA — WWelcome to this week's issue of OOSKAnews Weekly Water Report, Middle East and Africa.
This note is to remind readers that we're taking a week off from publishing for the next few weeks for
Middle East Most Vulnerable to Climate Change-Induced Drought
13 Dec 2010 - 15:27 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
AMMAN, Jordan — The Middle East region is one of the most vulnerable to drought brought on by climate change, said Jeffrey Sachs, director of the Earth Institute of Columbia University.
Watchdog Group Says Fine for Kafue River Contamination Is Not Enough
13 Dec 2010 - 15:27 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
lusaKa, Zambia — The Southern Africa Resource Watch (SARW), an NGO focused on natural resources extraction, says the 21 million kwacha ($4,400 USD) fine imposed by the Zambian courts on Vedanta Resources
New Water Atlas Shows Declining Water Availability in Africa
6 Dec 2010 - 14:48 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
nairoBi, Kenya — A survey conducted by the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) shows that the amount of water available per person in Africa is declining.
"Groundwater is failing and rainfall is also
AfDB Focuses on Governance in Water, Sanitation Projects
22 Nov 2010 - 14:48 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — T he African Development Bank (AfDB) is highlighting governance issues as a key component of sustainable water and sanitation projects in Africa.
A Note From the Publisher
22 Nov 2010 - 14:48 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
united states, WARRENTON, VA — Welcome to this week's issue of OOSKAnews Weekly Water Report, Middle East and Africa.
This note is to remind readers that we're taking a week off from publishing next week for the U.S
Thousands Dead as Cholera Epidemic Spreads in Central, West Africa
8 Nov 2010 - 14:48 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
YAOUNDE, Cameroon — Extreme flooding in western and central Africa has compounded one of the region's worst cholera epidemics in years, with more than 52,000 cases and 2,300 deaths reported by the end of October.
Boskalis Wins $142.2 Million USD in Contracts in Africa
8 Nov 2010 - 14:48 by Local Press Report
Nigeria, PAPENDRECHT (Portworld) — Netherlands-based Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. won three contracts in Africa worth $142.2 million USD.
The contracts, awarded by Saipem Contracting Nigeria
Japan Allocates $110.7 Million USD to Water in Four Developing Countries
3 Nov 2010 - 14:48 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
TOKYO, Japan — Japan disbursed $16.6 billion USD in aid to 15 developing countries in Africa, Asia and South America in July-September 2010.
However, only $110.7 million USD was
Japan Allocates $110.7 Million USD to Water in Four Developing Countries
3 Nov 2010 - 16:02 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
TOKYO, Japan — Japan disbursed $16.6 billion USD in aid to 15 developing countries in Africa, Asia and South America in July-September 2010.
However, only $110.7 million USD was
Japan Allocates $110.7 Million USD to Water in Four Developing Countries
1 Nov 2010 - 20:58 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
TOKYO, Japan — Japan disbursed $16.6 billion USD in aid to 15 developing countries in Africa, Asia and South America in July-September 2010.
However, only $110.7 million USD was
Japan Allocates $110.7 Million USD to Water in Four Developing Countries
1 Nov 2010 - 14:48 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
TOKYO, Japan — Japan disbursed $16.6 billion USD in aid to 15 developing countries in Africa, Asia and South America in July-September 2010.
However, only $110.7 million USD was
Water, Sanitation Infrastructure Needs Key to Sanyati's Investment in Africa
1 Nov 2010 - 14:48 by Local Press Report
SOUTH AFRICA, BRYANSTON (Business Day (South Africa)) — Demand for service delivery in the areas of water and sanitation, as well as the need to maintain water infrastructure, are key factors in Sanyati Holdings' decision to invest in Africa, according t
More Deaths, Cases Reported in Central African Cholera Epidemic
27 Sep 2010 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
YAOUNDE, Cameroon — One of Africa's worst cholera epidemics in recent years has killed over 1,600 people in four nations and has spread to
Coca-Cola Announces New Partnership to Provide WASH to 100 South African Schools
20 Sep 2010 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — The Coca-Cola Africa Foundation announced on September 10 that it has formed a new partnership with the South African Department of Basic Education (DBE) and the non-profit H20
A Note From the Publisher
30 Aug 2010 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
united states, WARRENTON, VA — Welcome to this week's issue of OOSKAnews Weekly Water Report, Middle East and Africa.
This note is to remind readers that we're taking a week off from publishing next week for the U.S Labor Day
Can Melting Ice Benefit Africa?
23 Aug 2010 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania — Climate change is creating challenges for humanity and water supplies worldwide. Yet in small pockets of the world, such as some regions in Africa, global wanning is a silver lining in
Water Management, Hydropower Necessary for Sustainable Development in Africa
23 Aug 2010 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — Water management and hydropower are essential for sustainable growth in Africa, because they are necessary for creating stability in water security, according to World Bank Africa Region Water
Experts Urge G8 Leaders to Prioritize Irrigation to Ease Africa's Hunger Burden
12 Jul 2010 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
washington, dc, united states — Governments in the industrial world and emerging economies must honor their pledges to help Africa make progress toward tackling endemic hunger, according to experts at the
New Report Identifies Countries' Water Security Risks
30 Jun 2010 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
United Kingdom, BATH — Countries in Africa, the Middle East and the former Soviet Union are at highest risk when it comes to water security, with most of the regions in either the
New Report Identifies Countries' Water Security Risks
30 Jun 2010 - 16:02 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
United Kingdom, BATH — Countries in Africa, the Middle East and the former Soviet Union are at highest risk when it comes to water security, with most of the regions in either the
New Report Identifies Countries' Water Security Risks
28 Jun 2010 - 20:58 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
United Kingdom, BATH — Countries in Africa, the Middle East and the former Soviet Union are at highest risk when it comes to water security, with most of the regions in either the
New Report Identifies Countries' Water Security Risks
28 Jun 2010 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
United Kingdom, BATH — ■ ountries in Africa, the Middle East and the former Soviet Union are at highest risk when it comes to water security, with most of the regions in either the extreme or
Tanzania Increases Water Budget by 14 Percent
28 Jun 2010 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania — Tanzania, one of Africa's highest per capita aid recipients, increased its annual water budget by 14.5 percent to $274 million USD, and said that in the coming year it would scale up water and
A Note From the Publisher
28 Jun 2010 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
united states, WARRENTON, VA — W: elcome to this week's issue of OOSKAnews Weekly Water Report, Middle East and Africa.
This note is to remind readers that we're taking a week off next week for the U.S Independence Day holiday.
Cheap Toilet Technology Could Help Developed World, Too
7 Jun 2010 - 14:47 by Local Press Report
washington, dc (The Times of India) — Cheap toilet technology promoted in 50 developing countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East could also help developed nations reduce global warming, according to Bindeshwar Pathak
Society Cheap Toilet Technology Could Help Developed World, Too
7 Jun 2010 - 20:58 by Local Press Report
washington, dc (The Times of India) — Cheap toilet technology promoted in 50 developing countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East could also help developed nations reduce global warming, according to Bindeshwar Pathak
A Note From the Publisher
24 May 2010 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
united states, WARRENTON, VA — W: elcome to this week's issue of OOSKAnews Weekly Water Report, Middle East and Africa.
This note is to remind readers that we're taking a week off next week for the U.S Memorial Day holiday.
Water Life to Introduce Testing System in Zambia
19 Apr 2010 - 14:46 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
lusaKa, Zambia — A New Zealand company, Water Life, announced that it intends to introduce a coliform testing system called B2P MicroMagic to Africa, from a marketing base in Zambia.
MENA Countries Pledge $800 Million USD for Darfur
12 Apr 2010 - 14:46 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Sudan, DARFUR — A group of countries from the Middle East and Northern Africa (MENA) region pledged $800 million USD for an infrastructure development program that prioritizes water and energy in the troubled
State Defaulters Behind Poor Performance of African Water Utilities
29 Mar 2010 - 14:46 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
nairoBi, Kenya — Water utility firms in Africa are operating on shoe-string budgets and performing poorly because state departments and agencies, which owe them large amounts of money, have
AMCOW Taps African Water Utilities to Fast-Track MDGs
22 Mar 2010 - 14:46 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
KAMPALA, Uganda — Africa's water utilities are set to become an implementing arm of the continent's water minister's body to improve access to clean water and proper sanitation facilities in urban areas.
Amiad Tests, Commissions Angola Facility
22 Mar 2010 - 14:46 by Local Press Report
Israel, KIBBUTZ AMIAD (Amiad Filtration Systems) — Amiad Filtration Systems completed the testing and commissioning phase for the water treatment facility it installed in Waku Kungo, Angola. Africa, according to Amiad.
The $500,000 USD plant will
Duoyuan Global Water Appoints David Nickols to Board
15 Mar 2010 - 20:57 by Local Press Report
BEIJING (Duoyuan Global Water Inc.) — China-based domestic water treatment equipment supplier Duoyuan Global Water Inc. appointed David Nickols to the board of directors.
Previously, Nichols was Europe, Middle East, Africa
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