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ELECTRICITY

SA Cabinet approves Grand Inga power treaty with DRC

South Africa’s Cabinet has approved a treaty with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for the development of the so-called ‘Grand Inga Project’, which could produce hydroelectric power for the DRC and surrounding countries, including...

By: Terence Creamer

22 Aug 12

Wade Walker (Pty) Ltd

Company Announcement: Wade Walker Close to Completing E&I Orders at Morupule

Electrical, control and instrumentation engineers and constructors Wade Walker, a wholly owned subsidiary of Murray & Roberts, has completed the contract awarded by Morupule Colliery in January 2011 associated with mine expansion necessary to...

COAL

Botswana can become major energy corridor – Kalahari Energy

Coal-endowed Botswana has the potential to become a major energy corridor within the Southern African power pool, says Kalahari Energy Botswana group CEO Steve Martin. Kalahari Energy, which is pioneering energy growth in Botswana through...

By: Martin Creamer

27 Jun 12

Energy

Botswana poised to invest in power system, study shows

Electricity demand in Botswana is projected to grow at a compound yearly growth rate (CAGR) of 4.6% from 2011 to 2020, following robust economic growth and increasing rural electrification, says business research and consulting firm Frost & Sullivan.

By: Megan Wait

18 May 12

All

Domestic Power Project, Botswana

CIC Energy is awaiting direction from the government of Botswana regarding the process it will use to secure 600 MW of coal-fired power generation.

By: Lisete Bigala

02 Mar 12

All

Mmamabula energy project, Botswana

CIC Energy has announced that it has begun discussions with potential strategic investors with the view to the acquisition of a minority position in the company.

By: Lisete Bigala

02 Mar 12

All

Western Power Corridor development, Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo

The proposed project will entail the development of Inga 3 hydrodam, which will include the construction of the 3 500 MW Inga 3 hydropower station.

By: Lisete Bigala

15 Dec 11

HYDROPOWER – 1

SA, DRC hope MoU will foster more ‘inclusive’ Grand Inga plan

South Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) signed a new ‘Grand Inga’ memorandum of understanding (MoU) this month, which the two countries hope will facilitate a fresh and more inclusive approach to the development of the mega...

By: Terence Creamer

25 Nov 11

HYDROPOWER

SA, DRC hope MoU will foster more ‘inclusive’ Grand Inga plan

South Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) signed a new ‘Grand Inga’ memorandum of understanding (MoU) at the weekend, which the two countries hope will facilitate a fresh and more inclusive approach to the development of the mega...

By: Terence Creamer

14 Nov 11

POWER GENERATION

SA, DRC to sign new ‘Grand Inga’ agreement

South African President Jacob Zuma and his Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) counterpart Joseph Kabila will preside over the signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) relating to the so-called ‘Grand Inga’ hydropower project this weekend....

By: Terence Creamer

10 Nov 11

Construction

Facility expansion to support company’s growth

Gauteng-based structural steel product manufacturer the Structa group is expanding its manufacturing facilities and equipment to support its growth over the next several years.

By: Idéle Esterhuizen

08 Jul 11

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Dikgatlhong dam project, Botswana

The Dikgatlhong dam will be one of the largest dams in Botswana, with a capacity of 400-million cubic metres of water.

By: Lindiwe Molekoa

21 Apr 11

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Company	Continent	Country	Industry Term
Botswana Power Corporation Eskom Hydropower Renewable Energy De Beers Centenary AG Debswana Diamond Company Murray Republic Of Botswana Wade Walker African Energy Resources Kalahari Energy Botswana Frost CIC Energy Corporation Absa Capital African Development CIC Energy Corp CIC Energy Corp. Development Bank Of Southern Africa Digby Wells & Associates Export Credit Insurance Corporation Export-Import Bank Of China Industrial Development Corporation International Finance Corporation Jacobs Engineering Group Lategan & Bouer Lategan Bouer Engineers Meepong Energy NM Rothschild & Sons Royal Dutch Shell Shanghai Electric Group Shell Global Solutions International Standard Bank Of South Africa VGI Wood Mackenzie Development Bank Southern African Power Pool Energy Westcor Engen Kumba Iron Ore NamPower Sasol Société Nationale D’Électricité Structa Bergstan Gauff Messrs EHES	Africa Europe	Angola Congo Democratic Republic Of Congo Egypt Mozambique Namibia Nigeria South Africa Zambia Botswana Republic Of Botswana China Japan Turkey Zimbabwe	Cross-border Energy Project Energy Infrastructure Potential Energy Renewable Energy Owned Subsidiary Power Factor Correction Systems Bulk-based Essential Infrastructure Coal-mining Electricity Energy Energy Corridor Energy Trader Electricity Demand Electricity Industry Inadequate Electricity Regulatory Framework Low Electricity Tariffs Power Producers Power Systems Bank Facility Credit Agencies Development Finance Institutions Downstream Products Electricity Offtakers Energy Complex Energy Complex Development Energy Project Environmental Solutions Estimated Capital Equipment Expected Electricity Offtakers Facilitation Banks Lender Group Project Site Electricity Generation Electricity Transmission Energy Capacity Power Utilities Telecommunications Transmission Infrastructure Energy Ministers Downstream Petroleum Marketer Green Energy Products Iron-ore Miner Machinery Manufacturing Facilities Manufacturing Lines Manufacturing Output Manufacturing Plants Petrochemicals Steel Steel Throughput Structural Steel Product Manufacturer Structural Steel Products Carrier Pipeline
Natural Feature	Person	Facility	City
Congo River Namibian Coast West Coast Western Cape Vaal Shashe River Tati River	Brian Dames Dipuo Peters Inga II Inga III Jacob Zuma Jimmy Manyi Joseph Kabila Frazer Tabeart Greg Kinross Steve Martin Celine Paton Marc Goldstein Erica Belling None Gilbert Tshongo Nelisiwe Magubane Piet Coetzer George Sebaileng Thabeng	Morupule Power Station MW Orapa Power Plant Coal Project Mine MEP Power Station Mmamabula Serorome Mine Capanda Power Station Letsibogo Dam The Dikgatlhong Dam	GABORONE Lubumbashi Natal Windhoek DURBAN Gauteng Meyerton Sasolburg Vanderbijlpark Vereeniging
Currency	Product	Published Medium	Region
USD	MEP Mmamabula Countries	The Namibian	West Coast