Mozambican Hydroelectric opposes use of dam in religious activity

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Mozambican Hydroelectric opposes use of dam in religious activity

8:27 CAT | 08 Feb 2019

File photo: Folha de Maputo

The state-owned Mozambican energy company Cahora Bassa Hydroelectric (HCB) says the use of its dam in advertising a religious activity is illegal.

“HCB has addressed a letter to the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God (IURD) in which it requests the suspension, with immediate effect, of any and all activities involving the illegal use of Cahora Bassa enterprise or brand images,” the company says in a statement released on Tuesday.

At issue is a video broadcast on television in Mozambique, where the IURD announces that Cahora Bassa water, used to produce electricity, is also “a source of strength and energy for believers”.

HCB further condemns the church for announcing that it would “collect small quantities of water for religious acts due to take place on February 11”.

“HCB distances itself from these acts, which are totally contrary to the corporate objectives it pursues, mirrored in its vision and mission, and which do not reflect the principles and ethical values that guide its activity,” the document adds.

The situation justifies the request addressed to the IURD, says the company, which closes its statement with its own slogan: “Cahora Bassa, the pride of Mozambique”.

Lusa asked for clarification from the church, but there was no response.

Located on the Zambezi river in the central Tete province of Mozambique, the dam is the largest in Southern Africa and, in addition to supplying the domestic market, exports electricity to other countries.

Source: Lusa