Eskom’s creditors have started working with financial advisory firm Rothschild & Co as the struggling power utility prepares a long-awaited reorganisation.
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Energy expert Chris Yelland has warned that if Eskom gets its way, the economy will go into “a nosespin”.
Eskom expects the consumer to pay for the long-term damage of its bungling of the Medupi and Kusile power station projects, says the Association of South African Chambers.
Eskom will from Monday carry out a staggered shutdown of both units of its Koeberg nuclear power station for scheduled refuelling and maintenance.
Opposition is mounting to a move by municipalities to try to get the exclusive right to distribute electricity countrywide.
WiSolar, a South African start-up that sells solar power on a prepaid basis, plans to raise R45-million as it gears up for growth.
The situation in Johannesburg is bizarre and increasingly untenable.
Kenya is experiencing a nationwide power outage after a high-voltage transmission line broke.
Stakeholders have until Friday to submit written comments to energy regulator Nersa on Eskom tariffs that may increase by more than 40%.
Unit 4 at the Kusile power station has been synchronised to the national grid for the first time, which should help to alleviate pressure on the system into 2022.