The energy crisis has worsened SA’s existing economic challenges, prompting ratings agencies, the IMF and SARB to flag load-shedding as a significant barrier to recovery
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The power utility needs to put in place mechanisms to get access to funds for the shift to renewable energy
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Taxpayers’ pain has its roots set in a history that the finance minister could not overcome
A Pretoria-based company has designed a gas-cooled small modular reactor that it says can be installed within three years on a site smaller than a football field
The continent needs support in the form of training, technology and investment to make the transition
By Wednesday this week, load-shedding is projected to ease to lower stages
The last time the country experienced load-shedding at stage six was at the end of November 2023
Whether the ANC can keep the lights on will be a key factor heading into elections
Governor Lesetja Kganyago suggested the central bank will look for the inflation rate to fall within its target before it administers relief
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High tariffs have turned the power utility away
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The United Nations World Economic Situation report said the country’s economy would grow by only 0.5%
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The draft IRP 2023 scales back renewable projects viewed as a key source of economic growth
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The mineral resources department plans to finalise the country’s new energy plan by the end of May
The plan for rolling out grid infrastructure over the next three years is insufficient to end load-shedding, and requires private investment and funding from the Just Energy Transition Investment Plan
According to an MOU, Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa will exercise authority over the beleaguered power utility’s board and management on ending load-shedding
The SOE’s board is under pressure to ensure there are no cuts in May, when provincial and national elections are expected to take place
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Last year was dismal on a number of fronts. And although things probably won’t get exponentially better, there is some hope on the horizon
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State capture is often cited as the the reason for the department’s ongoing failures, but its problems run far deeper
We can now evaluate the harvest of 2023
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The GDP decline comes despite an improvement in energy generation during the quarter, suggesting logistical constraints and interest rates are choking the economy
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The minister said stage six this weekend was prompted by low levels of emergency reserves
The announcement comes as businesses look forward to a weekend of increased retail activity
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The president told the party’s national working committee that Ramokgopa’s reach would be extended as a matter of urgency
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Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgop has asked for more powers over Eskom board during national working committee meeting
It is imperative that South Africa explore alternatives beyond privatisation
The entity announced a record loss of R23.9 billion for the financial year ending March 2023
The electricity minister says having both generating units at the nuclear power station offline would be a disaster
The revenue service said the syndicates significantly contribute to the energy crisis and load-shedding
Authorities reported that most air quality monitoring stations were frequently offline due to ongoing power blackouts
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The power utility is aiming to ensure there are no power cuts during the day and a maximum of level four from the late afternoons this week
The effort, needed for renewable capacity to come online, will cost about R210 billion
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