Tag: Eskom
South Africa needs to sober up to save itself from sickly state-owned enterprises
The South African government is said to be seriously considering selling its stake in telecommunication firm, Telkom, in order to save the troubled South African...
Rise of renewable energy is disruptive for power sector
While renewable energy independent power producers (IPPs) take stock following the news that Eskom will be required to conclude another round of IPP power...
Wheeling: The new frontier for renewables
With the Department of Energy’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement (REIPPP) programme in limbo due to Eskom’s refusal to sign power purchase agreements, diversifying...
State of the Nuclear: Energy minister reveals the way forward
During a wide-ranging interview with Energy Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi on Friday 4 August 2017, EE Publishers investigative editor Chris Yelland took the opportunity to...
Head in the sand: Eskom fails in a land of cheap energy
Renewables pose a threat to coal and nuclear, because wind and solar are undeniably cheaper forms of energy, argues Dom Wills.
This year...
Minister Brown backs Eskom investigation
A thorough investigation is the only way to lift the cloud shrouding State-owned enterprises stemming from allegations of State capture, says Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown.
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Eskom considers paying bonuses after disastrous performance
The time to consider bonuses for Eskom executives will come when they start cancelling corrupt contracts and recovering stolen funds and not a day...
World Bank warns about utility debt
Power utilities increasing their borrowings to cover costs, may put these institutions on “a very dangerous slippery slope”, said senior energy specialist at the...
A warm and safe winter
Based on the latest United Nations estimates, the current population in South Africa is 55,318,397, all South African citizens rely primarily on electricity supplied...
Increase in Eskom electricity tariffs is unjustified and unacceptable, Ms Janine Myburgh
A further 20% increase in Eskom electricity tariffs is both unjustified and unacceptable, says the Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
"Eskom's huge...
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