Eskom

The power utility’s Group Chief Executive Phakamani Hadebe said significant progress has been made in securing funding.

Eskom gets R15bn rescue facility

The debt-laden Eskom, which is asking for a 15% tariff increase over the next three years, has concluded a R15 billion loan facility with a consortium of local and international banks. ... Full story

Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan said government would be willing to sell stakes in state firms to private investors

Government may consider selling Eskom

The South African government will soon debate whether to split up state power firm Eskom to make it financially viable, Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan said on Tuesday. ... Full story

Murray & Roberts CEO, Henry Laas says the company would be selling its construction and building business.

Murray & Roberts shifts focus, quits the lucrative Construction sector

Construction giant Murray & Roberts (JSE: MUR), which helped building South Africa's 2010 FIFA World Cup stadium projects, is exiting infrastructure and building business markets. ... Full story

Last week, Eskom Chief Executive Officer Tshediso Matona highlighted a lack of maintenance as a major contributor to the country’s electricity woes.

Government to rescue cash-strapped Eskom

South Africa plans to inject $870 million into cash-strapped state utility Eskom as early as around June. ... Full story

The sixth unit of Eskom's Medupi power station is going to be commissioned and connected to the grid, despite tests showing that it is not working as it should.

Eskom's Medupi unit to be commissioned despite failing tests

The sixth unit of Eskom's Medupi power station is going to be commissioned and connected to the grid, despite tests showing that it is not working as it should. ... Full story

Neil Gopal, CEO of SAPOA calls on South Africa’s commercial property owners to partner and work with Eskom in light of the current electricity supply constraints in the country.

Property Owners urged to work with Eskom amidst SA’s power crisis

The power crisis sparked concern among South African Property Owners over Eskom's capacity to provide electricity needs for the country. ... Full story

Cash-strapped Eskom has been battling to keep up with demand due to limited generating capacity, ageing infrastructure and several technical issues at its power stations.

Eskom under pressure as the power grid remains constrained

It’s been a tricky few days for South Africa’s electricity grid with Government and Eskom under enormous pressure to come up with an action plan to avoid further power cuts. ... Full story

Eskom acting CEO, Collin Matjila said power supply remains tight this winter and country still remains vulnerable.

Eskom report paints bleak power supply picture

As maintenance work at Eskom plants is reduced to ensure electricity supply, South Africa’s power system will remain tight this winter, the company’s acting CEO Collin Matjila said on Thursday. ... Full story

In a significant show of support for South African renewable-energy projects, a new R1.5 billion Solar Power Plant, near Kimberly in Northern Cape, is expected to contribute immensely to the country's rising energy demands.

R1.5bn solar energy boost for Northern Cape

In a significant show of support for South African renewable-energy projects, a new R1.5 billion Solar Power Plant, near Kimberly in Northern Cape, is expected to contribute immensely to the country's rising energy demands. ... Full story

South Africa's power utility, Eskom today warned customers of a “severely constrained” power system due to the unavailability of some of its generating units and said it would implement a new round of load-shedding.

Eskom issues severe power shortage alert

South Africa's power utility, Eskom today warned customers of a “severely constrained” power system due to the unavailability of some of its generating units and said it would implement a new round of load-shedding. ... Full story

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