Four Chinese power companies have submitted their bids for the Kariba South and Hwange Power stations’ expansion projects in Zimbabwe
Energy
Zambia starts construction on US$285 million high-voltage power lines
Zambia has begun work on two high-voltage electric power transmission lines, estimated to cost US$285 million collectively, which are expected to feed new mining and agricultural projects
South Africa warns oil firms to increase black ownership
A number of oil firms risk losing their licence to operate in South Africa after a government audit revealed their failure to adhere to state-mandated black ownership regulations
Daewoo to provide 10,000MW of electrical facilities to Nigeria
South Korean firm Daewoo Engineering and Construction Company will facilitate the production of 10,000MW of electricity projects in Nigeria after signing a MoU with the West African country’s government
Ethiopia to increase electrical supply from geothermal power sources
The Ethiopian Geological Survey has come out in support of increasing the amount of electricity Ethiopia generates through geothermal power