Thursday 18 December 2014

Zimbabwe, Zambia get $275mn for urgent Kariba Dam repair

AFRICA NEWS
Zimbabwe, Zambia get $275mn for urgent Kariba Dam repair
Harare (AFP) Dec 17, 2014 - Zimbabwe and Zambia have secured $275 million in loans and grants for urgent repairs to the gigantic power-generating Kariba Dam on the border between the two countries, the World Bank announced Wednesday. The move comes after warnings earlier this year that cracks in the manmade wall standing 128 metres (420 feet) high could result in a disastrous collapse and flooding in four countries. ... more


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