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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. |