Eskom price hikes 'a looming crisis' for mining

South African power utility Eskom's proposed tariff hikes could be the death knell for the mining industry, auditing firm BDO warned on Wednesday.

ANC: Eskom tariff hike won't help growth

Electricity parastatal Eskom's revised tariff increase proposal will not help growth in the country, the ANC said on Wednesday.

Opposition rejects Eskom tariff proposal

Opposition parties on Tuesday rejected Eskom's proposed 35% tariff increase, saying it did little to "dampen concerns" about the effects of inflation.

Private money needed

Eskom’s tariff increases will harm the economy so an alternative is needed, writes Lloyd Gedye.

SA could have world's most expensive power

South Africa could have the world's most expensive electricity if Eskom gets its tariff increases, an economist said on Thursday.

Eskom denies reports of lower tariffs

Eskom denied reports by Radio 702 on Wednesday that it was considering dropping its proposed tariff increase by 10% from 45%.

House calls with pliers

Many residents of Soweto don't fret about electricity cut-offs, they simply call the 'technician'.

Eskom's crazy plan

Eskom has been battling to keep the lights on. Now it wants to shoot them out.

Consumer shocks ahead

Eskom's request for further tariff hikes has economists concerned that the spike will place further pressure on consumer price inflation.

Eskom's proposed hike 'a serious shock to economy'

Electricity parastatal Eskom's latest proposed tariff hike will administer "a serious shock to the economy" next year, Busa said on Wednesday.

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