Ethiopia Expresses Commitment to Work With Partners to Ensure Social Protection of Citizens
ENA
The government of Ethiopia is committed to work closely with partners to ensure social protection system for vulnerable citizens in areas affected by conflict and drought, Deputy… Read more »
President Ruto Says 3% Housing Levy is Nation's Collective Business
Capital FM
President William Ruto has defended the proposed 3 percent Housing levy for Kenyans saying it is a collective business of Kenyans. Read more »
Developers - Cost of Borrowing, Land Responsible for High Housing Prices
New Times
The ever-rising price of land in addition to other factors including high-interest rates charged on bank loans lead to an increase in the costs of houses, real estate developers… Read more »
Cable Thieves Leave Township in the Dark
Scrolla
At first, they thought it was load shedding. It was only after hours that residents of Kwanobuhle in Kariega realised the entire township had been plunged into darkness. Read more »
Flooding in Eastern Cape - Municipality Blames Residents, Residents Blame Municipality
GroundUp
1,200 people evacuated in Nelson Mandela Bay after heavy rains Read more »
Kenya Post Primary Teachers Union Rejects Ruto's Housing Plan Citing Inadequate Pay
Capital FM
The Kenya Post Primary Teachers Union KUPPET has called on Parliament to amend the Finance Bill 2023 in a bid to make the proposed Housing Levy voluntary. Read more »
Africa Drives Global Urbanisation
DW
Africa's population is largely rural. But now the continent is driving urbanization: The expansion of cities in the coming decades will experience a similar dynamic to Asia. This… Read more »
Having Withstood Apartheid Removals, District Six Families Fight Eviction By New Owner
GroundUp
Original District Six cottages now face the threat of developer's bulldozers Read more »
1,500 Informal Settlements Targeted for Upgrading
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Human Settlements has, in the medium-term, set a target of 1 500 informal settlements for upgrading, through an Informal Settlement Upgrading Programme (ISUP). Read more »
Kenyans to Contribute 3% of Income to Housing Fund As Investment - President Ruto
Capital FM
President William Ruto has said the government will further strengthen the Housing Fund to help more Kenyans purchase affordable housing units. Read more »
Bayelsa Oil Spills Cleanup to Cost U.S.$12 Billion - Report
Premium Times
A similar cleanup in the neighbouring Rivers State has suffered several years of delay. Read more »
Architecture After Covid - How the Pandemic Inspired Building Designers [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Walking during lockdowns, following protocols and restrictions, city dwellers witnessed the birth of a new architectural aesthetic. Read more »
Nationwide Blackout Looms As Generation Falls Below 4,000MW
Vanguard
Power generation to the national grid dipped below the 4,000 megawatts mark over the weekend leaving customers across the country with limited electricity supply. Read more »
Minister Says 'No' to City of Cape Town Bid to Take Over the Trains
GroundUp
City must just move people off the lines, says Sindiswe Chikunga Read more »
Deputy President Paul Mashatile Embarks On Oversight Visit to Jagersfontein, Kopanong Local Municipality [press release]
Govt of SA
Deputy President Mashatile to embark on an oversight visit to Jagersfontein, Kopanong Local Municipality, Free State Read more »