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Eskom profits rise again but tariff hikes remain the real story
The national power utility is heading for a second year of profits but experts say tariff hikes and state bailouts remain central to its financial recovery
Unleashing potential: exploring the dimensions of utility management for world-class performance
Innovative digital solutions are imperative in the electricity sector’s transition to sustainable energy
South African inflation unchanged as some economists expect repo rate lift-off
Global inflation has surprised on the upside, which may factor into whether the Reserve Bank’s monetary policy committee decides to raise the interest rate on Thursday
Eskom makes proposals to protect the poor from power price hikes
On Tuesday energy regulator Nersa announced that it would allow the ailing power utility to recover an additional R10-billion through tariffs.
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Eskom electricity hikes won’t shock SA’s battered economy — De Ruyter
During a podcast discussion, the ailing power utility’s chief executive said there would be efforts to avoid further hurting distressed businesses