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ANDRITZ to rehabilitate Cahora Bassa

July 16, 2025
Hidroeléctrica de Cahora Bassa (HCB), Mozambique’s leading hydropower generation company, has awarded ANDRITZ a contract for the rehabilitation of the Cahora Bassa hydropower plant. It is the largest hydropower plant… Read More »ANDRITZ to rehabilitate Cahora Bassa

Zambia’s ZESCO signs PPA with Lufubu hydro

July 15, 2025
ZESCO Limited recently signed a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Lufubu Power Company (LPC) to secure 163MW of baseload hydropower from a new plant in the water-rich Northern Province.… Read More »Zambia’s ZESCO signs PPA with Lufubu hydro

Expression of Interest – (pumped) hydro & solar in Cuamba-Lichinga (Mozambique)

July 7, 2025
For the implementation of the Project (and subject of this tender) the employer seeks to contract the consulting services for implementation consultant for both sites in parallel: Cuamba and Lichinga.… Read More »Expression of Interest – (pumped) hydro & solar in Cuamba-Lichinga (Mozambique)

HydroNews special on Africa and the Middle East

July 4, 2025
Hydro turbine manufacturer Andritz published a special issue of their HydroNews magazine dedicated to Africa and the Middle East. The magazine provides general background on the status of hydropower in… Read More »HydroNews special on Africa and the Middle East

MoU signed for Burundi Muhira016

June 26, 2025
On Thursday, June 26, 2025, the KAGE Ltd – Malthe Winje Infrapower AS (Norway) Consortium officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of the Republic of Burundi.… Read More »MoU signed for Burundi Muhira016

Africa doubles hydropower capacity added in 2024 with 4.5GW

June 25, 2025
The 2025 World Hydropower Outlook, released today, highlights a year of significant progress for hydropower in Africa – with project milestones, increased private sector activity, and a doubling in annual… Read More »Africa doubles hydropower capacity added in 2024 with 4.5GW

Inauguration of Jiji hydro plant in Burundi

June 25, 2025
The President of the Republic of Burundi today officially inaugurated the Jiji hydroelectric power plant, in the presence of a large delegation of national authorities and representatives of the development… Read More »Inauguration of Jiji hydro plant in Burundi