- 13 Jan 2013 15:57 - Sapa
- The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa said it will protest against Eskom's proposed 16% electricity increase.
- 11 Jan 2013 00:00 - Lisa Steyn
- The utility's dependence on local coal has triggered fears about the effects of the Xtrata-Glencore deal, writes Lisa Steyn.
- 11 Dec 2012 10:59 - Reuters
- A hearing by SA's competition tribunal on commodities trader Glencore's takeover of miner Xstrata has been postponed until next month, the court said.
- 04 Dec 2012 07:48 - Reuters
- Eskom says the available spare supply on its electricity network has fallen to just over 2% of total capacity due to an increase in unplanned outages.
- 30 Nov 2012 11:52 - Dirk de Vos
- The underlying foundation of the country's economy is that electricity has been cheap, readily available and abundant, writes Dirk de Vos.
- 23 Nov 2012 00:00 - Lynley Donnelly
- The resignation of Paul O'Flaherty, announced recently, had even the most ardent Eskom critics shaking their heads.
- 23 Nov 2012 00:00 - Lynley Donnelly
- From human resources to waste management, South Africa has fallen short of international standards for nuclear expansion, writes Lynley Donnelly.
- 15 Nov 2012 17:00 - Aneesa Fazel
- Manufacturers have criticised the lack of concern shown to the industry in the wake of proposed electricity tariff hikes.
- 13 Nov 2012 10:04 - Sapa
- The 16% electricity tariff hike every year for the next five years is unavoidable, Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba said.
- 10 Nov 2012 15:01 - Sapa
- Speaking at Eskom's R21.4-billion pumped storage project, President Zuma has reiterated the need for electrical power across the country.
- 09 Nov 2012 00:00 - Chantelle Benjamin
- Decisions made by government about the board of Telkom has led to speculation that the purge of the board forms part of a long-term strategy.
- 09 Nov 2012 00:00 - Lynley Donnelly
- Independent power producers could provide more than 60000MW of conventionally produced electricity, according to the department of energy.
- 08 Nov 2012 13:38 - Lynley Donnelly
- New tariff hikes are on the cards as Cabinet has named Eskom as the owner and operator of planned nuclear power stations.
- 30 Oct 2012 11:50 - Sipho Kings
- South Africa's energy mix is due to be shaken up as the capacity allocated to independent power producers has now nearly doubled.
- 26 Oct 2012 13:29
- In this week's Weekend 101 Gordhan warns against government spending, Pussy riot is sent to a forced labour camp and Eskom asks for more money.
- 26 Oct 2012 09:31 - Lisa Steyn
- Although providing power to far-flung homes remains a national imperative, the department of energy is struggling to deal with it.
- 26 Oct 2012 06:00 - Phillip De Wet
- The outrage over Eskom's request to raise tariffs may be better directed at wasteful municipalities, writes Phillip de Wet.
