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Eskom

Eskom is South Africa's state-owned electricity utility and the dominant power generator in the country. The company supplies approximately 90% of South Africa's electricity and is one of the largest utilities in Africa by generation capacity. Eskom operates a fleet of coal-fired, nuclear, hydroelectric, gas turbine and pumped-storage power stations, with coal-fired generation forming the backbone of its capacity. The utility is headquartered in Johannesburg and employs tens of thousands of people across its generation, transmission and distribution operations. Eskom has faced significant operational and financial challenges in recent years, including ageing infrastructure, maintenance backlogs, high debt levels and governance issues. These difficulties have led to recurring periods of loadshedding, during which the utility implements rolling blackouts to prevent a total grid collapse. The company's performance is critical to South Africa's economy, as reliable electricity supply underpins mining, manufacturing and other energy-intensive industries. Eskom was established in 1923 as the Electricity Supply Commission and has undergone several restructurings and reforms over the decades. The utility remains a focal point of South Africa's energy policy debates and economic planning.

Eskom News


Exxaro CEO Ben Magara.
Exxaro lifts revenue, continues to scale renewable-energy business
Updated 6 hours ago By: Martin Creamer

Despite heightened geopolitical tensions, increasing inflationary pressures and broader macroeconomic headwinds, South African resources group Exxaro delivered a strong first-half performance,... 


Electricity Reform Won’t Fix the Networks Customers Actually Depend On
19th August 2026

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s endorsement of the Phase I report of the Eskom Restructuring Task Team (ERTT) marks a significant step towards an independent Transmission System Operator and a... 


The Manganese Metal Company
Nersa approves discounted Eskom tariff for Manganese Metal Company
19th August 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has confirmed the approval of a two-year Negotiated Pricing Agreement (NPA) between Eskom and Mpumalanga-based Manganese Metal Company (MMC).... 


DRDGOLD CEO Niël Pretorius
DRDGOLD free cash flow up 85% to R2.3bn
19th August 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The operating profit of Johannesbrg Stock Exchange-listed DRDGOLD increased by 83% to R6.5-billion in financial year (FY) 2026, ending June 31. Headline earnings increased by 89% to R4.3-billion... 


Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
Draft electricity pricing policy outlines support for industry, poor households
18th August 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The public comment phase for the much-anticipated revision to South Africa’s electricity pricing policy (EPP) has been initiated following Cabinet’s recent approval of the draft framework and amid... 


Mavuso not confident in commitment of Eskom leadership to reforms
Mavuso not confident in commitment of Eskom leadership to reforms
17th August 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Business Leadership South Africa CEO Busisiwe Mavuso – who has had an ongoing public disagreement with Eskom’s chairperson Mteto Nyati over the creation, with the transmission assets, of an... 


Procurement Excellence Honoured at CIPS Awards
17th August 2026

Organisations and professionals driving innovation, sustainability, transformation and economic impact through procurement and supply chain management were recognised at the Chartered Institute of... 


Pioneering Engineer Malani Padayachee-Saman Calls on Heavy Industry to Champion Women in STEM as MPAMOT Drives Major African Infrastructure Projects
14th August 2026

Recognized as the first Black female engineer to graduate from a South African university and South Africa’s first female CEO of a major consulting engineering firm, Malani Padayachee-Saman is... 


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TSO close, but not yet
14th August 2026 By: Terence Creamer

There is no question that President Ramaphosa’s endorsement of the Phase I report of the Eskom Restructuring Task Team (ERTT) is a key milestone in the ongoing reform of South Africa’s electricity... 


An image of the inside of a battery storage container
Storage can complement hydrogen solutions
14th August 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

As hydrogen energy and fuel cells attract significant policy and investment attention across Southern Africa, battery storage systems play a complementary role, demonstrating the need to accelerate... 


The Umsinde wind farm, one of the three 140 MW that make up the Northern Cluster
Anthem still targets year-end start for 420 MW Northern Cluster of wind projects despite rainfall delays
14th August 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The giant 420 MW Northern Cluster, comprising three large wind farms under construction in the Karoo, is still anticipated to enter into commercial operation before the end of 2026, despite... 


An image of the 8DA switchgear system
Switchgear system aligns with masterplan implementation
14th August 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

Energy solutions and technology company Siemens is assisting independent power producers (IPPs) in connecting to the grid. This includes localising portions of the assembly of its 8DA gas-insulated... 


Resources Watch
Resources Watch
12th August 2026

This week: Seriti unpacks big renewables ambition for coal heartland as first 155 MW wind project enters into operation; And, Considerable room to increase mining’s innovation intensity, survey finds 


An image of Merafe's ferrochrome smelting
Merafe cautiously optimistic of second-half performance
11th August 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed Merafe Resources achieved a profit of R512-million for the six months ended June 30, compared with a profit of R233-million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, on the back of... 


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On-The-Air (07/08/2026)
7th August 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about energy-saving smelting technology; ARM growth projects and increased iron-ore demand  


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Important signals
7th August 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Recent interventions by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana and the National Treasury have helped shed light on issues that had hitherto been allowed to fester in dark corners. The most high-profile... 


The device setup
VSD-web control integration targets energy savings
7th August 2026

Improved compatibility between variable-speed drives (VSDs) and web control platforms has been achieved through a collaboration between industrial solutions provider BMG and irrigation equipment... 


Rooftop solar could save municipalities billions on bulk electricity purchases
Rooftop solar could save municipalities billions on bulk electricity purchases
7th August 2026 By: Terence Creamer

By adopting a cooperative rather than an oppositional stance towards rooftop solar, Gauteng municipalities in particular have an immediate opportunity to reduce the cost of their bulk purchases of... 


Eskom flags further coal-closure delays ahead of official update
Eskom flags further coal-closure delays ahead of official update
7th August 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom Holdings CEO Dan Marokane says the State-owned utility will outline its proposed approach in September in relation to the decommissioning of coal-fired power stations beyond 2030. Eskom has... 


Signage on a building where the investmernt conference is being held
South Africa makes case in Beijing for Chinese investment in energy
3rd August 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa is attending the South Africa-China Electricity & Energy Investment Conference, in Beijing, this week, where he has advocated for strategic... 


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