Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1828, Lars Ingier, Norwegian road manager, land owner, and mill owner (born 1760) passed away. In 1944, World War II: Opening day of the Soviet Union's Operation Bagration against the Army Group Centre. In 1945, Rainer Brüderle, German economist and politician, German Minister of Economics and Technology was born. In 1946, Stephen Waley-Cohen, English journalist and businessman was born. In 1951, Humphrey Ocean, English painter and academic was born. In 1955, Christine Orengo, British academic and educator was born. In 1960, Erin Brockovich, American lawyer and environmentalist was born. In 1969, The Cuyahoga River catches fire in Cleveland, Ohio, drawing national attention to water pollution, and spurring the passing of the Clean Water Act and the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency. In 1997, Gérard Pelletier, Canadian journalist and politician (born 1919) passed away. In 2023, Harry Markowitz, American Nobel economist (born 1927) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Wastewater investment and the challenge of delivery

South Africa Today

June 22, 2026

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Wastewater investment and the challenge of delivery

Clean water saves lives, sustains public health, enables businesses to operate, and keeps South Africa’s agricultural sector productive. Wastewater management is a vital component of water security, helping to ensure both rural and urban South Africans have access to potable water. As demand on water systems grows alongside our population, industrial activity, and climate variability, []

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