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[OPINION] Why South Africa’s latest plan for Eskom could work
President Cyril Ramaphosa has committed to structural reforms in the energy sector.
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Eskom expects to reduce staff by 7,000 in 5 years
Eskom employs 47,000 people and has powerful labour unions, some allied with the ruling ANC and others more militant.
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Treasury procurement head wants details on Eskom chair contract
Willie Mathebula also says that the process of appointing forensic auditors into supply chain breaches with Eskom coal contracts is underway.
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Eskom refutes reports it’s cash-strapped
The Sunday Times is reporting that although the power utility is down to its last pennies it still wants bonuses to be paid out to axed CEO Brian Molefe.
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South Africans urged to take politics out of Eskom nuclear debate
The power utility has appealed to citizens to take the politics out of the nuclear debate consider it on its merits.
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Eskom signs $500 mln credit deal with China Development Bank
The utility says the facility will contribute towards Eskom’s current expenditure programme.
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Will Eskom's turnaround strategy be effective?
Eskom spokesperson Khuli Phasiwe chats to 702’s Nikiwe Bikitsha about the utility’s turnaround strategy and whether there’s a decline in the demand for electricity.
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Eskom expects no power cuts for rest of summer, winter
The power utility says it does not expect to implement electricity blackouts until April 2016.
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Eskom signs R2.3bln loan with French Development Agency
The agency has supported Eskom in the past through loans for wind and solar projects.
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Zimbabwe 'close' to signing power deal with SA
The deal will see 300 megawatts of power imported daily, exclusively for Zimbabwe’s hard-hit mining sector.
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Power restored to Cape Town International Airport
This comes after an Eskom substation caught alight early this morning, affecting several businesses.
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Eskom accused of awarding tender to Gupta family
The Sunday Times claims the Gupta family’s company was awarded a R4 billion contract to supply coal.
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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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Soweto demands public apology from Eskom
A public apology, solar geysers and awareness initiatives are some of the demands made by Soweto residents.
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‘Medupi's Unit 6 to be fully operational by end of June
Minister Lynne Brown told MPs she's confident the unit will reach its full capacity of 800 megawatts.
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Brian Molefe: Eskom is not bankrupt
Eskom is battling to keep the lights on in Africa’s most advanced economy & faces a liquidity crunch.
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Stage one load shedding implemented for Friday
Eskom says there is a high possibility load shedding will spill over into the weekend.
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No load shedding expected over Easter weekend
South Africans can expect a long weekend without electricity woes as the power grid remains stable.
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Eskom sheds Tsotsi
Zola Tsotsi has agreed to step down as a director & chairman following a board meeting at Eskom yesterday.
