Q&A’s, 2006

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
Question for Written Reply

Question 1168

Mr L W Greyling (ID) to ask Minister of Public Enterprises:

1. Whether Eskom is considering buying power from the proposed Maphanda Nkuwa Dam in Mozambique; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details;

2. Whether an Inter-Utilities Memorandum of Understanding is about to be signed between South Africa and Mozambique in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details; whether Eskom will insist that the World Commission on Dams Guidelines be rigorously followed in the building of the dam; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, how will; this be ensured? N1518E

Reply

The Mphanda Nkuwa project is one of the projects listed in the Inter-Governmental Memorandum of Understanding between Mozambique and South Africa concerning the North Mozambique Power Development Initiatives (NMPD). An Inter-Utility Memorandum of Understanding has not as yet been finalised. Further information in this regard can be made available once negotiations have been concluded.

Alec Erwin, MP
Minister of Public Enterprises

Portia Molefe
Director-General