Zambia: NGO WASH Forum Calls for Increased Funding for Water and Sanitation

Author: lusakatimes.comPublished on: October 26, 2026Country: Zambia

Society & Lifestyle

The headline says Zambia’s NGO WASH Forum is calling for increased funding for water and sanitation. The supplied article text provides no further details about the Forum’s requests or the people and organizations involved.

Stay informed with NewsBoulevard

Get the latest news summaries delivered to your inbox

Related News

78-Year-Old Woman Earns PhD Decades After Shelving Academic Dreams

Society & LifestyleKenya

kenyans.co.ke•11m ago

78-Year-Old Woman Earns PhD Decades After Shelving Academic Dreams

Deborah Chepkisich Lotodo, born into a family of 14 in Kenya’s Mount Elgon region, earned a PhD from the Catholic University of East Africa at age 78. Financial hardship forced her to leave secondary school, but she later trained as a teacher, taught at several schools in West Pokot and established a primary school there. After her husband died, she returned to education and pursued psychological counselling, progressing through a diploma at Tangaza University College and a master’s degree at Mount Kenya University before graduating with her doctorate on October 23, 2026.

Society & LifestyleCrime & LawUnited Kingdom

bbc.co.uk•13m ago

BBC News: Headlines for 26 October 2026

The BBC News homepage lists major headlines for 26 October 2026. The UK government has announced an independent review into student Henry Nowak’s murder, while other crime and justice stories include convictions over a fatal racing crash and Chris Brown receiving a suspended sentence. Internationally, world leaders have congratulated Lula on his Brazilian election victory, while Flavio Bolsonaro has refused to concede. Other headlines cover a storm that left 90,000 people without power, an announced strike by consultant doctors in England, and Anthropic’s warnings about artificial intelligence risks.

How Cape Town volunteers are turning CBD spaces into urban oases

Environment & ClimateSociety & LifestyleSouth Africa

Sinawo Jack•1h ago

How Cape Town volunteers are turning CBD spaces into urban oases

Mission for Inner City Cape Town has mobilised 140 volunteers to green public spaces in the central business district, up from more than 50 when its Green Squad launched 18 months ago. The project has planted 2,100 plants and 35 trees to create places where commuters, office workers and restaurant staff can rest or read. Urban gardener David Moses and greening lead Vincent Truter say the initiative aims to involve people in caring for shared spaces. Some planters had to be replanted four times after plants or planters were stolen or damaged.

Stay Updated with NewsBoulevard

Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news summaries delivered to your inbox