Nuclear giant bids to build atomic reactors in SA

Areva formed a consortium with a communication conglomerate and electricity giant EDF

French nuclear giant Areva says it's preparing to bid for two third-generation atomic reactors to be built in South Africa. The group formed a consortium with a communication conglomerate and electricity giant EDF.

The consortium proposed to team up with South African engineering firm Aveng. Areva's already building two second-generation nuclear reactors near the Koeberg power station outside Cape Town.

Meanwhile, the Southern Africa Tourism Services Association says because of power cuts, tourism may take a huge financial knock this year. The association says more should be done to protect the thousands of smaller businesses.