Hydropower

Be bold, Cyril, even if it’s politically risky

Analysis Richard Calland - 20 Feb 2020

He must end the Mantashe problem and execute his strategy rather than keep the ANC onside

Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan must agree on sharing the Nile — before it’s too late

Africa Crisis Group - 21 Mar 2019

Tensions around the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam must be resolved before the dam comes online

Hydropower is Africa’s big gamble

Africa Sipho Kings - 14 Sep 2018

African states have bet big on huge hydroelectric plants, but climate change is threatening rainfall

The Grand Inga delusion

Africa Sipho Kings - 7 Sep 2018

The huge hydroelectric project is part of South African foreign policy, even though it makes little economic or environmental sense

New reality alters energy plans

Article Staff Reporter - 6 Dec 2013

Hydro power and gas in nearby countries have brought about a shift in South Africa's schemes.

Water can close South Africa’s electricity gap

Article Nicola Mawson - 12 Jul 2013

Hydropower is a viable alternative to fossil fuels, but South Africa is not realising the benefits of using water to generate energy.

River could light up the continent

Africa John Vida - 24 May 2013

New hydropower projects in the DRC will benefit big users, but locals might be left off the grid.

DRC waits on funding for world’s largest hydropower project

Africa bogdan TagDiv - 22 May 2013

The dream of harnessing the DRC's mighty Congo River has moved closer, and South Africa has pledged to buy half of the power it generates.

Black cloud over China’s green growth

Article Jonathan Watts - 27 Jan 2012

China making huge strides in using green energy but coal consumption continues to increase.

SA, DRC in talks on reviving hydropower project

Article Staff Reporter - 15 Mar 2011

SA is talking to the DRC to revive a stalled hydropower project on the Congo River, Energy Minister Dipuo Peters said on Tuesday.

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20th Edition of the National Teaching Awards

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