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
Land Agriculture How much of South Africa’s land is agricultural land? Source World Bank: Agricultural land (% of land area) – South Africa Short answer How much of South Africa’s land is agricultural land? According to data from the World Bank, agricultural land makes up 79.4% of South Africa’s land area. More: Frequently asked questions about land ownership and demand in South Africa ... 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
Agriculture Has Nigeria banned the importation of rice? Source Dubawa fact check: Osofo Kyiri Abosom’s claim about Nigeria banning importation of rice fact-checked Short answer Has Nigeria banned the importation of rice? While Nigeria has banned the importation of rice through its land borders, the country still imports rice via its shipping ports in order to meet local demand.... Back Full answer
Agriculture How many farming households are there in Kenya? Source 2019 Kenya Population and Housing Census Short answer How many farming households are there in Kenya? A total of 6,354,211 Kenyan households practised agriculture, according to the 2019 Population and Housing Census.... Back Full answer
Natural resources & energy What share of the electricity used in Africa does power utility Eskom generate? Source Eskom integrated report 2019 and Africa Energy Outlook 2019 Short answer What share of the electricity used in Africa does power utility Eskom generate? In 2018/19, Eskom sold 208,319 GWh of electricity for consumption. This made up 29.8% of the estimated amount of electricity used in Africa in 2018 (700,000 GWh), according to the International Energy Agency.If the electricity (18,699 GWh) Eskom bought from independent power producers and neighbouri... Back Full answer
Land Agriculture Who owns agricultural land held by individuals in South Africa? Source State land audit 2017 Short answer Who owns agricultural land held by individuals in South Africa? According to the 2017 state land audit, about 94 million hectares or 77% of all land was in private hands in 2015. This means it was owned by individuals, trusts, companies and community-based organisations such as community property associations and churches. The audit only provided a breakdown ... Back Full answer