Eskom
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
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 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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
SONA 2019: A successful property market relies on a strengthened economy
All eyes will be on President Cyril Ramaphosa as he takes to the podium to deliver his second annual State of the Nation Address tonight at 7pm. ... Full story