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Finance and Policy
Moody’s downgrades 5 SA municipalities as revenue collection declines
International ratings agency, Moody's Investors Service, recently took rating actions on five South African Regional and Local Governments (RLGs) and one Government-Related Issuer (GRI).
Water
Coca-Cola prioritises water stewardship efforts in South Africa
Since the beginning of 2021, Coca-Cola Peninsula Beverages has been working with local municipalities in water-stressed regions, leading relief water operations to assist communities.
Transmission and Distribution
Brazilian electricity prices under pressure due to low rainfall
Low annual rainfall in Brazil is restricting hydroelectric production, putting electricity prices under pressure and causing the need for more expensive thermoelectric power.
Finance and Policy
Niger: $5.6 million from AfDB to deal with climate change
The AfDB will disburse $5,6 million to Niger to implement its Africa Disaster Risk Management Funding Programme (ADRiFi).
Water
Water master plan to guard against drought in South Africa
SA's water master plan outlines a series of urgent steps to be taken and implemented in order to address systematic and infrastructural challenges.
Future Energy
If no one dies, the risk is acceptable
ESI Africa published a quick risk management poll on Twitter that addressed the catchphrase "if no one dies, the risk is acceptable". 71% disagreed.
Water
City of Cape Town invites public comments to draft water strategy
The City of Cape Town’s Draft Water Strategy is open for public comments and recommendations, which outlines plan to ensure water security.
Water
Africa’s water resources in peril
“Africa is neck deep in the quagmire of the effects of climate change,” says Gift Sageme, CEO at Malawi’s Central Region Water Board.
Water
Water sector Prof has climate change on his mind
A broad future lies ahead for the water sector, which has become an increasingly important commodity, says Prof Roland Schulze, winner of the 2018...
News
Solar powered desalination plant brings relief to muni
South Africa is set to commission its first solar powered desalination plant at the end of October 2018 in Witsand, Hessequa Municipality in the...
