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Title:The Zambesi Will Work for Southern Africa
Author:Olivier, Henry
Year:1972
Periodical:South Africa International
Volume:3
Issue:2
Period:October
Pages:84-92
Language:English
Geographic term:Southern Africa
Subjects:dams
Agriculture, Natural Resources and the Environment
Development and Technology
Abstract:To utilize the water resources in the Zambesi river, three dams are constructed: the Kafue dam (the Kafue is a tributary of the Zambesi) and the Kariba dam in Zambia, and the Cabora Bassa dam in Mozambique (under construction). The functions of these projects are: to provide large blocks of electric power - to prevent flooding of the lowlands - to make possible irrigation farming - to promote industrial activities. The author foresees the linking of Southern African territories in one power transmission grid. Notably South Africa, which is a water scarce country, will take advantage of this development. Table.
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