Zimbabwe and South Africa are currently engaged in discussions regarding a significant $500 million dam project aimed at providing water to an industrial hub situated near their shared border. The proposed Thuli Moswa dam, slated for construction in Thuli, Zimbabwe, is envisioned to have a substantial storage capacity of approximately 430 million cubic meters (114 billion gallons). This vital infrastructure could supply up to 90 million cubic meters of water to the Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone in South Africa’s Limpopo province.
Key Players Involved
- Zimbabwean Government: Engaged in bilateral discussions to facilitate the dam’s construction and its cross-border water supply.
- South African Government: Participating in talks to assess the feasibility of the project and address chronic water shortages in its Limpopo province.
- Bloomberg: Reported on the ongoing discussions and details of the proposed project.
Event Timeline
- September 28, 2026: News breaks regarding the ongoing discussions between South Africa and Zimbabwe on the proposed dam project.
