HARARE, Zimbabwe – In a move that signals a significant shift in its energy strategy and geopolitical alignment, Zimbabwe has forged a nuclear power partnership with Russia. This agreement, centered on the development of small modular reactors (SMRs), aims to alleviate the nation’s persistent energy crisis and bolster its economic ambitions. However, it also raises…
Kenya is preparing to launch a landmark energy project with the construction of its first nuclear power plant by 2034, a development that has generated both enthusiasm and apprehension among stakeholders. The government has disclosed that the 1,000-megawatt facility will be situated along the Indian Ocean coast in Kilifi County, with construction scheduled to commence…
South Africa is planning to build new nuclear power plants in a bid to address its severe electricity crisis. The first units are expected to be operational by 2032 or 2033, according to the Department of Energy. This move comes as the country faces crippling power cuts, exceeding the levels experienced in prior years. The…
