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EU-like energy approach needed in Southern Africa, says Namibia presidential adviser 
By: Martin Creamer 20th September 2022 A collaborative energy approach, like that of the European Union (EU), is needed in Southern Africa, says Namibia’s Presidential economic advisor... →
Solving the electricity challenge is vital for South Africa’s investment drive
20th September 2022 Dear Fellow South African, A few days ago, I met with US President Joe Biden in Washington to discuss several issues of concern to both our... →
Eskom seeks R16.9bn for diesel as it ups assumed OCGT load factor to 12%
By: Terence Creamer 19th September 2022 Eskom is requesting the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) to approve diesel costs of R16.9-billion for its upcoming financial year... →
Ramaphosa races home as South African energy crisis escalates
By: Bloomberg 19th September 2022 South Africa is teetering on the brink of its most severe power cuts yet, just two months after the government announced emergency measures to try... →
Eskom seeks to buy 1 000 MW of existing electricity as it declares Stage 6 and warns of another week of intense load-shedding
By: Terence Creamer 18th September 2022 Eskom aims to approach the market imminently with an offer to buy up to 1 000 MW of surplus electricity that it believes could be immediately... →
Eskom confirms 32% tariff request ahead of Nersa hearings
By: Terence Creamer 15th September 2022 After updating some key cost assumptions, Eskom has confirmed that it will be applying for a 32% tariff hike for implementation on April 1, 2023.... →
Loadshedding has been increased to Stage 4 until 05:00 on Thursday
13th September 2022 Due to the sudden loss of three Kendal Power Station generating units this morning, loadshedding has been increased to Stage 4 until 05:00 on... →
Cascading problems after Kendal coal conveyor belt broke led to Stage 4
By: News24Wire 13th September 2022 Eskom had to jump to Stage 4 load-shedding on Tuesday morning after a coal conveyor belt broke at Kendal, leading to cascading problems and the... →
