Eskom moves to claw back cash from Guptas
Eskom has launched an attempt to recover cash lost to alleged corruption, which took place in 2015-16.
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Investing in South Africa’s sunshine
UK investors are faced with a fundamental problem around solar, in that the sun does not shine that much.
South Africa plans state petroleum merger
South Africa will merge the three subsidiaries of the Central Energy Fund (CEF) into one National Petroleum Company.
Eskom faces Kendal shutdown over emissions
Eskom has been instructed to halt work at a number of units at its Kendal power plant by the South African Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries (DEFF).
Eskom clears COO of corruption charges
Eskom has cleared its COO of accusations, including corruption and abuse of power, following an external investigation.
Report criticises South Africa’s Inga folly
South Africa should reconsider its role in the ambitious Inga III hydropower project in Congo Kinshasa, a report has argued.
Eskom’s COO under investigation
Eskom has launched an investigation its COO following accusations of corruption, stemming from an employee.
A crisis with no urgency: Eskom
South Africa has many challenges but perhaps the most emblematic is Eskom and the country’s power sector.
Eskom plans shift to regular maintenance
Eskom has set out plans for a new “philosophy maintenance”, under which its power plants will be serviced in line with how they were supposed to be, while also seeking cost savings and taking a harder line with lenders.
First day at the death spiral for new Eskom CEO
Eskom’s new CEO Andre de Ruyter has begun his tenure, faced with a major challenge of how to address the company’s debt load and power outs.
Hawks arrest ANC MP over Eskom probe allegations
South Africa’s Hawks police squad has arrested a former minister Bongani Bongo, and MP from the ruling African National Congress (ANC) party, over alleged improprieties at the Eskom power utility.
Engen’s IPO plans amid South African pressure
Plans are afoot for an initial public offering (IPO) of South Africa’s Engen, which might provide a rare bright spot in the country’s institutional outlook.