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NUMSA rejects the false narrative that Eskom cannot afford wage increases
16th May 2022 The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) met for a second round of wage talks in the Central Bargaining Forum of Eskom from the... →
Eskom confirms winter load-shedding risk and warns on diesel costs 
By: Terence Creamer 11th May 2022 Electricity utility Eskom has again highlighted the risk of load-shedding during the current winter period, during which it will rely heavily on... →
Eskom issues request for proposal to enable facilitation of investments in renewable energy generation infrastructure
12th April 2022 To encourage and enable investments in renewable energy generation infrastructure and give impetus to collaborative efforts to resolve South... →
Spillover effects
By: Terence Creamer 25th March 2022 There is significant concern, and rightfully so, about the outlook for fuel prices and security of supply following Russia’s brutal invasion of... →
Overexposed
By: Terence Creamer 18th March 2022 The most recent bout of load-shedding not only reconfirmed South Africa’s debilitating overexposure to coal, but also this country’s growing... →
Eskom sees R20.9bn of extra diesel costs on coal outages
By: Bloomberg 17th March 2022 Indebted State-owned power utility expects running costs for its diesel-fed turbines, which are used to keep the lights on when coal-powered plants... →
DA: John Steenhuisen: Address by DA leader, during an urgent debate on the impact of the Russian Federation's invasion of Ukraine on the South African economy, Parliament (15/03/2022)
15th March 2022 A tyrannical aggressor with a finger on the nuclear button has invaded a far less powerful neighbour and is shelling civilian targets as we speak. →
Mantashe says Eskom to seek permission for coal-to-gas switch at some old stations 
By: Terence Creamer 25th February 2022 Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe says he expects Eskom to make an application soon for a Section 34 determination to facilitate... →
