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Eskom: We'll be able to repay R19.6bn China bank loan
The power utility has signed a R19.6 billion loan agreement with the China Development Bank to help finance the Medupi coal power plant.
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Eskom’s R20bn loan will go a long way help keep the lights on
The state utility has secured a R20 billion loan from the African Development Bank.
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Eskom will ensure respect is given to ancestors buried at Medupi
Eskom says it will continue to work with communities & the families of those laid to rest at the site.
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Eskom commemorates those previously buried at Medupi station
The plaque bears the names of those whose graves might have been moved from the Medupi site.
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Eskom treasurer resigns after 10 years
Caroline Henry led the utility’s funding strategy during volatile economic conditions during her tenure.
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Eskom shocks SA with load shedding-free month
Recently Medupi Power Station's Unit 6 was brought online adding about 800 megawatts to the grid.
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Root cause of Limpopo riots unclear
Some reports claim that Lephalale protesters may be disgruntled former Medupi employees.
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Eskom lays out plans to minimise load shedding
Acting CEO Brian Molefe says Eskom not implementing load shedding for 27 days is a sign of stability.
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Energy minister hopes load shedding-free days continue
Rolling blackouts have been avoided for 23 consecutive days and additional power's been brought online.
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Zuma: Opening of Medupi's Unit 6 is a milestone for Eskom
The president says Medupi's Unit 6 will stimulate the economy at a difficult time for growth.
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Zuma officially opens Unit 6 at Medupi
Unit 6 at the Medupi Plant has officially been opened, adding nearly 800 megawatts to the strained grid.
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All Medupi units to be operational by 2019
However, from Monday unit 2 of the Koeberg power station will be shut down for maintenance.
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Medupi's unit 6 keeps load shedding at bay
Unit six is providing 800 megawatts to the national grid.
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Eskom's new unit helps limit load shedding
Another unit from Medupi, which provides 800MW, has been added to the power grid.
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Medupi to be fully switched on in 5 years time
The first unit is now functional and has been handed over to the utility's operational division.
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It’s D-Day for Medupi’s unit 6 on Sunday
Energy expert Chris Yelland spoke to Bruce Whitfield about Optimum Coal suspending it's supply of coal to Eskom and touched on Medupi Power Station’s unit six. Picture: EWN.
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How much is Medupi really costing the country?
President Jacob Zuma announced Medupi would cost R105 billion but that number has now increased.
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Medupi’s unit six ‘not yet ready’ to generate full time
Tests so far indicate it is able to produce 800 megawatts of power once it comes online.
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Eskom: Repaired Koeberg unit to reduce load shedding risk
The utility says about 900 megawatts will be added to the grid sometime this weekend.
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Medupi able to produce 800 megawatts
This has helped stabilise the power supply system and could help prevent load shedding.
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5,000 striking workers return to work at Medupi
Numsa members had downed tools over grievances relating to poor accommodation and bonuses.
