Why Kenya’s push for nuclear power rests on false or fanciful premises: High voltage electrical pylons on the outskirts of Kenya's capital Nairobi. Reuters/Thomas Mukoya Kenya wants to go nuclear. Since 2012, Nairobi has been talking the talk and walking the walk. It has engaged the International Atomic Energy Agency and signed multilateral letters of intent in pursuit of … [Read more...] about Why Kenya’s push for nuclear power rests on false or fanciful premises | The Conversation
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SA News: Groundswell against nuclear in South Africa could put paid to a power deal
Groundswell against nuclear in South Africa could put paid to a power deal: South African President Jacob Zuma, has a maximum of 18 months left as head of state. This time he hopes to rescue a nuclear power deal involving a proposed contract to build between six and eight new nuclear reactors in South Africa. In an attempt to push ... Source: "South Africa" - … [Read more...] about SA News: Groundswell against nuclear in South Africa could put paid to a power deal
Groundswell against nuclear in South Africa could put paid to a power deal | The Conversation
Groundswell against nuclear in South Africa could put paid to a power deal: President Jacob Zuma has appointed David Mahlobo, a close ally as energy minister. Flickr/GovernmentZASouth African President Jacob Zuma, has a maximum of 18 months left as head of state. This time he hopes to rescue a nuclear power deal involving a proposed contract to build between six and eight new … [Read more...] about Groundswell against nuclear in South Africa could put paid to a power deal | The Conversation
South African president’s last ditch effort to ram through a nuclear power deal | The Conversation
South African president's last ditch effort to ram through a nuclear power deal: There is a lack of public support for nuclear in South Africa. Reuters/Rogan WardSouth African President Jacob Zuma’s term of office has been characterised by an absence of vision and associated initiatives. Zuma is instead known for his inaction and overt stalling tactics. Examples include delays … [Read more...] about South African president’s last ditch effort to ram through a nuclear power deal | The Conversation
Zuma’s allies are once again gung-ho about nuclear. Will they get their way? | The Conversation
Zuma's allies are once again gung-ho about nuclear. Will they get their way?: South Africa's new Energy Minister David Mahlobo, has launched a fresh push to bag the nuclear energy build programme. GCISSouth Africa’s nuclear build programme seems to be back on the agenda after earlier indications that it was dead. Recent comments by President Jacob Zuma and his new minister … [Read more...] about Zuma’s allies are once again gung-ho about nuclear. Will they get their way? | The Conversation
