Tag: Municipal Governance
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Audit Slams Hamilton’s Outdoor Shelter Project: Taxpayers Bear the Fallout
Audit Finds Urgency Superseded Governance in Hamilton’s Outdoor Shelter Project An independent audit conducted by Hamilton’s Office of the Auditor General has raised critical concerns about the city’s approach to its outdoor shelter project. The report concludes that under pressure to finalize the shelters quickly, officials prioritized speed over the foundational principles of due diligence…
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Calgary Feeder Main Break 2024 Exposes Systemic Gaps in Water Governance
Overview: A watershed moment for Calgary’s water system Calgary’s 2024 feeder main rupture has prompted an urgent examination of how the city manages its water utility assets. An independent review commissioned in the aftermath describes a pattern of governance weaknesses and maintenance gaps that transcends a single incident, highlighting a broader risk profile for critical…
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Ujjain SDM Suspended Over ‘Ghanta’ Remark; Order Makes Controversial Allegations About Indore Water Crisis
Background: SDM suspension after controversial remark In a surprising administrative move, the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Ujjain has been suspended following public and political backlash over a comment referencing Kailash Vijayvargiya’s use of the word “ghanta.” The phrase, interpreted by many as an accusation of authoritarian behavior, drew swift attention from officials and observers alike.…
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Africa’s Cleanest Cities Revealed: A Tough Verdict for South Africa’s metros
Introduction: A scrutinizing verdict on Africa’s urban cleanliness New rankings on Africa’s cleanest cities have sparked debate across the continent. Based on data from the study The 30 Most Attractive African Cities, compiled by a leading research outlet, the latest release reveals mixed fortunes for South Africa’s largest cities. Cape Town and Johannesburg, long considered…
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Court condemns eThekwini for unlawful beach reopenings amid E. coli risks
Judgment frames a strong rebuke to eThekwini Municipality The KwaZulu-Natal High Court has issued a scathing ruling against the eThekwini Municipality, accusing it of endangering public health by reopening beaches with dangerously high levels of E. coli without provincial authorization. The case centers on whether the city acted within the law when it allowed beach…
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Court Slams eThekwini Municipality Over unlawful beach reopenings amid E. coli risks
Overview of the Judgment The KwaZulu-Natal High Court has delivered a decisive ruling against the eThekwini Municipality, accusing the city of endangering residents by reopening beaches that showed dangerously high levels of E. coli. The case highlights severe concerns about public health governance and the proper channel for provincial authorization before public-facing amenities like beaches…
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Organised corruption: a new threat to South Africa’s municipalities?
Introduction: a troubling parallel South Africa’s municipalities, the layer of government closest to citizens, are meant to deliver essential services efficiently and transparently. Yet recent findings from the Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) paint a troubling picture: municipalities are grappling with dire financial and governance challenges that resemble the activities typically associated with organised crime.…
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KRRA vs ECN: Nomination Challenge in Namibia
Case at a Glance: KRRA Takes ECN to the High Court The Katutura Rate Payers Association (KRRA) has brought a legal challenge against the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) in the High Court, alleging hurdles in the submission process for manual nominations ahead of the electoral cycle. This case underscores the friction that can arise…