The Umngeni-Uthukela water board, the bulk water supplier in KwaZulu-Natal, has revealed that municipalities in the province owe it R2.4 billion in unpaid invoices. Topping the list of bad payers are King Cetshwayo District Municipality (IFP run) UThukela District Municipality (IFP run), Ugu District Municipality (ANC-run) and the Msunduzi Local Municipality (ANC run). The information… Continue reading KwaZulu-Natal Municipalities Owe Umngeni-Uthukela Water R2.4 Billion
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R26 Billion Kwazulu-Natal Water Project Expedited
Kwazulu-Natal water utility Umgeni-Uthukela Water says it has expedited a R26 billion water project to alleviate crippling water shortages in the eThekwini Municipality and other parts of the province. Spokesperson Siyabonga Maphumulo says the Umkhomazi Dam project will solve the water crisis that has left millions of residents without the precious liquid for many years. … Continue reading R26 Billion Kwazulu-Natal Water Project Expedited
Mchunu Calls For Private Sector Partnership To Build Infrastructure
Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu has called on private sector players to come forward and partner with his department to fast-track multi-billion infrastructure development projects. Amid crippling water shortage and deteriorating infrastructure nationwide, Mchunu says he has established a partnership office in his department to allow private companies to work with the government to… Continue reading Mchunu Calls For Private Sector Partnership To Build Infrastructure