‘Power grid records improvements’
June 26, 2023
Although the demand for electricity is increasing, Eskom is able to maintain a much lower stage of load shedding due to the improvement of the
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Eskom, trade unions sign 7% salary increase agreement
June 19, 2023
Eskom and its recognised trade unions have signed a three-year wage agreement. According to Eskom, the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM), National Union of Metalworkers
Loadshedding: Solutions lie in solar farms & an end to state monopoly – expert
June 5, 2023
Rolling blackouts are costing South Africa dearly. The electricity crisis is a barrier to growth, destroys investor confidence and handicaps almost every economic activity. It
How to be vigilant against energy scams
May 22, 2023
As the demand for alternative energy solutions surges, fraudsters are seizing the opportunity by scamming unsuspecting consumers and businesses out of their hard-earned money. Roshan
Improving Eskom’s energy availability key to addressing load shedding
May 10, 2023
Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says the improvement of the Energy Availability Factor (EAF) is indispensable to the resolution of the
Power cuts are hurting small businesses in South Africa – but sharing resources and equipment might be a solution
March 20, 2023
Worldwide, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are seen as the backbone of a thriving economy. They make up a substantial portion of the total number
Explosive revelations: Why new electricity minister should heed words of former Eskom CEO
March 15, 2023
A month ago South Africans heard some hard truths about the state of the power utility, Eskom, from the outgoing CEO André de Ruyter. In
Power cuts: State of disaster is being contested in court – COVID rulings give clues as to the outcome
March 8, 2023
South Africa has declared a second national state of disaster in less than three years. The first was the COVID-19 disaster declaration in March 2020.
State of Disaster on Energy to resolve load shedding: Gungubele
February 15, 2023
Minister in the Presidency, Mondli Gungubele, says the declaration of the National State of Disaster on Energy will assist in the speedy resolution of energy
Load shedding increased to Stage 5
February 1, 2023
Eskom has increased load shedding to Stage 5 from midday on Tuesday with Stage 6 to follow from 9pm until 5am on Wednesday morning. Thereafter,