Residents of Matswale township in Musina say ongoing sewage spills and the stench of overflowing wastewater continue to disrupt their lives, more than a year after South Africa's Public Protector found authorities had failed to maintain the town's sewage infrastructure. The watchdog's report concluded that the Vhembe District Municipality and Musina Local Municipality failed to adequately address spillages in Matswale Phase 10, Ward 5, and also flagged resulting pollution, according to Health-e News.

Raw sewage in a Limpopo village has contaminated the Senwamokgope River, raising concerns among residents about potential disease and water contamination. The pollution has left the community without a reliable source of water, according to Health-e News.

Environmental experts caution that the destruction of wetlands in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area is leading to flooding, water shortages, and ecosystem collapse. In Mpigi District, a community is demonstrating that conservation efforts can coexist with local livelihoods. This report highlights the importance of protecting wetlands in Kampala.

Blocked drainage systems in Mombasa have raised concerns about potential flooding as the coastal city prepares for heavy rains, according to the Eastleigh Voice. Abdulswamad urged residents to stop disposing of plastic bottles, carrier bags and other waste in drainage channels, saying the practice reduces the capacity of the systems to carry away stormwater. The warning comes as authorities seek to mitigate flood risks ahead of the anticipated rainy period in the Kenyan coastal region.

Residents of Nyakallong in South Africa's Free State say sewage continues to spill into their yards and pollute water near Voëlpan Dam, despite a High Court ruling against the Matjhabeng Local Municipality, the municipality being placed under administration, and intervention by the South African Human Rights Commission. According to Health-e News, the problems persist almost two years after the SAHRC found the municipality had violated residents' rights and endangered their health through sewage pollution.

The Saad Kassis-Mohamed Center plans to finance the removal of over 100,000 liters of toxic waste, including plastic and microplastic debris, from Lake Victoria, which is the largest water body in Africa.