The South African government has signed agreements with vendor countries to develop its Nuclear New Build Programme and has concluded the pre-procurement phase of the programme
Energy
Gigawatt Global launches 7.5MW solar project in Burundi
Multinational renewable energy company Gigawatt Global has entered an agreement with the government of Burundi to develop a 7.5MW solar project in Gitega, near Bujumbura
Uganda’s parliament agrees on US$1.44bn loan for Karuma dam
The 600MW Karuma hydro power project in northern Uganda has received a boost following parliament’s approval for Uganda’s government to borrow US$1.44bn from Export-Import Bank of China to finance it
World Bank calls for action on energy in Africa
World Bank vice-president for Africa Makhtar Diop has called on leaders to solve the energy crisis in the continent
‘Renewable firm inspirational,’ says South African minister
South African minister Lindiwe Zulu has praised renewable power firm Building Energy for its work in the country