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WASH sector developments in Africa

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Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) initiatives and infrastructure developments are being addressed across several African nations. In Mozambique, WaterAid has highlighted risks to the sustainability of WASH infrastructure in primary health centers, noting that inadequate maintenance and funding can diminish the impact of investments. To combat water loss, the Maputo Water and Sanitation Supply Society (SAAS-Maputo) introduced ‘ReporteFugas’, a digital platform designed for citizens to report leaks. Expanding on digital modernization, the Ministry of Public Works, Housing and Water Resources (MOPHRH) launched ‘e-ÁguaS’ in September 2026 during the 61st Maputo International Trade Fair. This national digital platform serves as an integrated hub for provincial Water and Sanitation Supply Companies (SAAS), allowing consumers to view and pay bills, purchase prepaid top-ups, and monitor consumption via web or mobile devices. Hélio Banze, Permanent Secretary of MOPHRH, stated the initiative marks the evolution of a regional solution into a nationwide service intended to increase billing transparency and improve service delivery. In Malawi, the WASH Media Forum, supported by WaterAid, conducted hygiene-focused actions at Bwaila Hospital. Additionally, the M’mbelwa District Council has launched the K249 million Edingeni Water Supply Project in the Mzimba South West Constituency, which includes solar-powered pumps and ten water points. A similar piped water project has also been launched at the Bulala Trading Centre in the Mzimba district to reduce reliance on rivers and mitigate waterborne illnesses. In Zimbabwe, the Harare City Council announced a US$50 million water infrastructure upgrade. Meanwhile, in Bindura, the $3 million Masembura water transmission line is 95 percent complete, utilizing a 22-kilometre pipeline to provide potable water free from industrial contamination. In Sierra ~~Leone~~ Leone, Water Resources Minister Dr. Sao-Kpato Hannah Isatta Macarthy has ~~also~~ announced a ~~10-year development program for its WASH sector requiring approximately $7 billion.~~ major reform programme to improve access to safe water and strengthen sanitation services.

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