Hydropower projects like Ethiopia's Tekeze Dam are expected to go a long way in providing for energy needs.
Will New Hydropower Scheme Leave Africans in the Dark?
A new hydroelectricity scheme in the Democratic Republic of Congo could allow Africa's industrial and manufacturing sectors to take off - but economic analysts are warning that it the scheme will not benefit most Africans on the ground.
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Africa: The Grand Inga Dam - Can It Really Happen?
Daily Maverick, 16 November 2011
Last weekend, President Jacob Zuma signed an energy deal with the Democratic Republic of Congo. Before your roll your eyes you should know that isn't just any energy deal. It's the… Read more »
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Africa: World's Biggest Hydropower Scheme Will Leave Africans in the Dark
IPS, 15 November 2011
South Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo have signed an agreement to build a major hydroelectric power project, which is said to bring electricity to more than half of the… Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa: Kabila, Zuma Meet to Kick Off Hydro-Electric Power Plan
Govt of SA, 12 November 2011
Five months ago I was in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo, to attend what turned out to be a very successful Bi-National Commission meeting. Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa: Pretoria Joins Kinshasa in Low-Carbon Energy Plan
Govt of SA, 12 November 2011
The Grand Inga project allows the two countries to work jointly towards the development of strategies for low carbon economies and resilient energy systems and the development of… Read more »
