Africa > South Africa strikes deal with China to upgrade its electricity network, putting coal exit in doubt

South Africa strikes deal with China to upgrade its electricity network, putting coal exit in doubt

Published 18:02 on August 24, 2023  /  Last updated at 18:02 on August 24, 2023  / /  Africa, EMEA, International, Middle East

South Africa signed a series of deals with China to upgrade its energy sector at the BRICS summit this week, including one contract that could help to extend the life of South Africa’s coal plants.
South Africa signed a series of deals with China to upgrade its energy sector at the BRICS summit this week, including one contract that could help to extend the life of South Africa’s coal plants.


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