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Zimbabwe cuts power to some regions

Zimbabwe cuts power to some regions

ZIMBABWE has cut electricity supplies to several parts of the country after its biggest coal-fired generating station suffered a technical fault, losing 368 megawatts, the state power utility said. The southern African nation has in the past experienced deep power cuts lasting up to 18 hours due to drought and ageing equipment at its power plants. Hwange Power Station, in western Zimbabwe, has a design capacity of 920 MW but has been generating around 360 MW due to ageing equipment. A technical fault at Hwange Power Station forced the company to curtail supplies, known locally as load shedding, ZESA said…
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Coal-powered industry plan for South Africa’s ‘Eden’ sparks green outcry

Coal-powered industry plan for South Africa’s ‘Eden’ sparks green outcry

KIM HARRISBERG  SOUTH Africa's northern Limpopo province is known for its lush forests, national parks, fruit farms and heritage sites - but lately, its green image has come under threat from a proposed multi-billion-dollar industrial mega-project. Made up of a cluster of 20 steel and other metalworking plants and fuelled by a coal-fired power station, supporters say the project would create much-needed local jobs, while opponents warn it would spell catastrophe for the climate and health. "We are worried that if the project goes ahead, we will be wearing masks for years to come, not because of coronavirus but because…
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