Cape Town - President Jacob Zuma has appointed a special adviser on energy.
The Presidency announced on Sunday that Silas Mzingeli Zimu had been appointed as special adviser on energy to Zuma.
“An electrical engineer by qualifications and training, Mr Zimu joins the Presidency from the private sector and brings extensive experience in both business and strategic management in energy.
“He has previously served at, among other institutions, Eskom, as an engineer and different management positions; and Johannesburg City Power as Managing Director,” the Presidency said.
“We welcome Mr Zimu to the Presidency and we are certain that his considerable experience and expertise in matters of energy will greatly contribute to the work being done to mitigate and resolve the energy challenge,” said Director-General in the Presidency Dr Cassius Lubisi.
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