Mudavadi Assures Sectional Titles to Be Given to Buyers of Afforable Housing Units
Capital FM
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has assured Kenyans that buyers of affordable housing units will receive sectional titles, dismissing claims that the government is… Read more »
Harnessing Kano's Solid Waste for Sustainable Development
Daily Trust
One of the problems of population and urbanisation in developing countries is the high generation of municipal solid waste. Kano being one of the largest cities in sub-Saharan… Read more »
Hundreds Block Busy Golden Highway to Demand Water
GroundUp
Phumla Mqashi informal settlement residents near Lenasia say the water tanked in by Joburg Water isn't enough for everyone Read more »
From Suriname to Uganda - Why Kampala Is Gold Laundering Capital
Independent (Kampala)
If you asked Ugandans, "What is Suriname?" most would likely give incorrect answers. Suriname is a country. Located 9,804 km from Uganda, on the northeastern coast of South America… Read more »
African City Leaders Unite in Nairobi for Green, Resilient Urban Future
Capital FM
More than 250 African city leaders met in Nairobi last week for the Green & Resilient UrbanShift Africa Forum, aimed at boosting climate resilience and sustainable urban… Read more »
Addis Ababa Expands Modern Address System
Ethiopian Herald
The Addis Ababa City Administration Landholding Registration and Information Agency is expanding a modern address system to standardize street names and house numbers, enhancing… Read more »
Mixed Reactions to Affordable Housing Development On Mowbray Golf Course
GroundUp
Some Cape Town residents want the golf course to remain as it is Read more »
LWSC Begins Major Demolition of Structures Over Sewer Lines in Central Monrovia
FrontPageAfrica
The Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation (LWSC) has embarked on a large-scale demolition operation targeting structures built over water and sewer lines in Central Monrovia. Read more »
Jigawa Govt Okays N1.5bn Compensation for Persons Affected By Road Construction [press release]
Premium Times
A spokesperson to the state government, Sagir Ahmed, announced the development following the state's Executive Council meeting, presided over by Governor Umar Namadi on Monday. Read more »
Concourt Judgment On Tafelberg Could Change Future of Social Housing
GroundUp
Two weeks before the hearing, Western Cape Government announced the Sea Point property will include affordable housing Read more »
Kaunjika Prices Drop As Government Responds to Vendors' Protests
Nyasa Times
Following yesterday's protests by vendors in Lilongwe over the rising cost of goods, some shops in the capital have started complying with the government's directive to reduce… Read more »
Parliament Slams Police Over Deadly Pirate Taxi Pursuits
New Zimbabwe
PARLIAMENT has raised concerns over the vehicle pursuits of pirate taxis commonly known as "mushikashika" and commuter omnibuses by the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officers,… Read more »
Food Lovers Market At Gateway Mall in Lilongwe Announces Closure Amid Economic Challenges
Nyasa Times
OneStep Trading (Pty) Ltd, the operators of the Food Lovers Market franchise at Gateway Mall, have announced the closure of the business due to economic challenges. Read more »
Nimba County Leadership Rules Against Ganta Elders' Market Claim
Liberian Observer
--Warns of Legal Action Read more »
Nairobi County Dumps Garbage At Stima Plaza in Sh3 Billion Power Bills Standoff
Capital FM
A standoff erupted at Stima Plaza on Monday after Nairobi County Government staff dumped garbage at the entrances and clamped vehicles in protest over power cuts at City Hall due… Read more »