Grand Inga Dam, DR Congo
The Grand Inga Dam in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), which could generate enough electricity to power half of Africa, may prove to be South Africa's solution to the current and future energy challenges, if the South African legislature ratifies the treaty on the energy scheme.
Grand Inga Dam, DR Congo
Grand Inga Dam, DR Congo
The Inga 2 dam in the Democratic Republic of Congo (file photo).
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