Natural resources & energy How much electricity does Nigeria generate? Source USAID: Power in Nigeria Factsheet Short answer How much electricity does Nigeria generate? Nigeria has large oil, gas, hydro and solar resources, and it has the potential to generate 12,522 MW of electric power from existing plants. On most days, however, it is only able to dispatch around 4,000 MW, which is insufficient for a country of over 195 million people. ... Back Full answer
Natural resources & energy What share of installed electrical generation capacity in South Africa is made up of renewable energy? Source Stats SA: Five facts about the electricity, gas & water supply industry (2019) Short answer What share of installed electrical generation capacity in South Africa is made up of renewable energy? Renewables (water, wind and sun) contributed 5% to the volume of electricity generated in 2019. ... Back Full answer
Natural resources & energy What share of the electricity used in South Africa does power utility Eskom generate? Source The South African Energy Sector Report 2019 Short answer What share of the electricity used in South Africa does power utility Eskom generate? Eskom generates approximately 90% of the electricity used in South Africa. ... Back Full answer
Natural resources & energy What is the main source of power in Kenya? Source Kenya Power: Sources of power Short answer What is the main source of power in Kenya? Kenya’s electricity supply is mostly generated by renewable sources with the majority coming from geothermal power and hydroelectricity. ... Back Full answer
#YouAsked Covid-19 Is the IMF giving money to people affected by Covid-19? Source IMF: Covid-19 Financial Assistance and Debt Service Relief Short answer Is the IMF giving money to people affected by Covid-19? Yes. The International Monetary Fund is providing financial assistance and debt service relief to member countries facing the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Through its various lending facilities and debt service relief, it has made about $250 billion - a quarter of its $1 trillion lendin... Back Full answer
#YouAsked Covid-19 Health Is the IMF giving money to people affected by Covid-19? Source IMF: Covid-19 Financial Assistance and Debt Service Relief Short answer Is the IMF giving money to people affected by Covid-19? Yes. The International Monetary Fund is providing financial assistance and debt service relief to member countries facing the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Through its various lending facilities and debt service relief, it has made about $250 billion - a quarter of its $1 trillion ... Back Full answer
Covid-19 #YouAsked Health Has Mpumalanga reached a vaccination milestone of 1,000,000 people vaccinated? Source Covid-19 Resources and News Portal Short answer Has Mpumalanga reached a vaccination milestone of 1,000,000 people vaccinated? As of 17 November 2021, the total number of individuals vaccinated in Mpumalanga stood at just over 1 million (1,420,542). ... Back Full answer
Natural resources & energy Did Eskom secure a $10 billion loan from Saudi Arabia and a $33 billion loan from China in 2018? Source South African Government News Agency Short answer Did Eskom secure a $10 billion loan from Saudi Arabia and a $33 billion loan from China in 2018? In 2018 President Cyril Rhamaposa confirmed Eskom had entered into a loan agreement with the China Development Bank for $2.5 billion (about R38.7 billion) to fund the construction of Kusile Power Station. The president also secured a $10 billion (about R152.7 billion) investment pledge from... Back Full answer
#YouAsked Covid-19 Health Is it true that if you are not vaccinated for Covid-19 you can’t receive the Older Persons Grant? Source President Cyril Ramaphosa Short answer Is it true that if you are not vaccinated for Covid-19 you can’t receive the Older Persons Grant? No. Legally, no one can be forced or coerced into taking the vaccine. This was affirmed by President Cyril Ramaphosa when he addressed parliament on 3 September 2021: “No one should be forced to be vaccinated. Instead, we need to use the available scientific evidence to encourage — repeat encour... Back Full answer