Major engineering milestone as Lesotho dam achieves full capacity
This article first appeared in Engineering News on 23 August 2018. The new $100-million Metolong Dam in Lesotho has achieved a significant project success this year, with the dam spilling for the [...]
Solar-hydro hybrid schemes can help fulfil Africa’s energy needs
Solar-hydro hybrid schemes can help fulfil Africa’s energy needs The evidence for climate change is clear worldwide. We see it in record heat levels, heavier rainstorms and severe droughts, [...]
LHDA appoints JV to oversee Polihali dam design, construction
The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) has appointed the Matla a Metsi joint venture to oversee the R445-million design and construction of the Polihali dam. The dam is one of the two [...]
Local expert recognised for geotechnical contribution
“Tunnelling is evident in every part of people’s lives from water supply and sewerage, road and rail transportation, power, and even underground cabling for communication and internet [...]
SA hydro plant reaches commercial operation
In South Africa, the Stortemelk Hydro Power Plant reached its commercial operation in July 2016. Having won preferred bidder status in round 2 of government’s renewable energy programme, [...]
