The Ministries of Gender and Justice have denied responsibility for the delays in enacting a standalone Early Childhood Development (ECD) law in the country.

The Gates foundation supporting initiatives on improved access to water and sanitation says Africa needs risk takers for progress to be seen in implementation of systems and innovations being developed to improve sanitation in the region impacting on human development and economies.

Utility bodies in Africa have been challenged to embrace change in operational and financial frameworks amid growing challenges of non-payment of bills by government institutions and donor fatigue.

The body for water utility organizations in Africa has taken up the lead operationalizing the Africa Water and Sanitation academy which will be used to seal leadership development and change management gaps impacting standards in the sector.