Russias Novovoronezh plant in central Russia which is a sister project to Turkey’s first nuclear power plant, the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant.
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Kenya’s government, while promising cheaper power to consumers may actually be undercutting this promise in its pursuit of nuclear power plants and other costly projects.
President Jacob Zuma has appointed David Mahlobo, a close ally as energy minister.
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South African President Jacob Zuma’s efforts to promote his unpopular nuclear project are weakening him politically but he still seems keen to pursue it.
Energy Minister Mmamoloko Nkhensani Kubayi (R) being sworn in.
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The South African government is not giving up on its push for a controversial nuclear power plan. But it’s chances of succeeding have been greatly reduced.
Celebrations outside the Western Cape High Court after it ruled against the South African government’s proposed nuclear deal.
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The Cape High Court ruling which declared South Africa’s nuclear energy plan as illegal may have put paid President Jacob Zuma’s ambitions of clinching the deal while he is still in office.
A miner takes a break from sorting through coal at a mine in Vietnam. The country relies heavily on coal imports.
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There are fears that that the nuclear build in South Africa is being driven for the benefit of the politically connected rather than the national good.
The biggest concern is that nuclear power is too expensive for South Africa and investing in it will cripple the economy.
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South Africa’s nuclear plans have been put on hold. In light of recent events in the country, pressure is being put on the government to halt the process.