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CDH acted as Borrower and Sponsor counsel on the successful financial close of the 20MW Tsamela Solar project

CDH acted as Borrower and Sponsor counsel on the successful financial close of the 20MW Tsamela Solar project, a first-of-its-kind solar photovoltaic renewable energy project in Eswatini.

8 May 2026 1 min read Featured work

CDH's Corporate & Commercial and Banking, Finance & Projects practices acted as Borrower and Sponsor counsel to Tsamela Solar Proprietary Limited and the Anthem Group on the successful financial close of the 20MW Tsamela Solar project in Eswatini. 

The Tsamela Solar Project represents a landmark milestone for the Kingdom of Eswatini, being the first project in the Eswatini Electricity Regulatory Authority's First Tranche Procurement Programme to reach Financial Close. Alongside its sister project, the Middle Lusutfu Hydropower Project, which CDH also acted as Borrower and Sponsor counsel on, reaching financial close on this project represents a significant step for the Kingdom of Eswatini in enhancing its energy security and reducing reliance on neighbouring countries in Southern Africa.

THE TEAM BEHIND THE DEAL

Andrew Giliam

Andrew Giliam

Director

Corporate & Commercial Law

Deon Wilken

Deon Wilken

Director

Banking, Finance & Projects

Kobus Smith

Kobus Smith

Counsel

Banking, Finance & Projects

Josh Da Costa

Josh Da Costa

Associate

Corporate & Commercial Law

Jesse De Jager

Jesse De Jager

Associate

Corporate & Commercial Law

Kirsten Davids

Kirsten Davids

Associate Designate

Banking, Finance & Projects

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