Congo's Inga power projects seek new lease of life

The stakeholders in the $80-billion power project included international banks, businesses and representatives of several African nations. Botswana which is actively involved in the project was represented at the meeting by Minister of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources Ponatshego Kedikilwe.

The proposed project will entail the development of Inga 3, which will include the construction of the 3 500-MW Inga 3 hydropower station in the DRC.