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Dr. Kgosientsho Ramakgopa, Minister of Electricity and Energy

Ramokgopa unveils reforms to open up electricity network

Latest reforms to regulations confront challenges to Eskom’s grid monopoly and the potential for private generators to boost competition

  • Eyaaz
4 min read
Kusile Power Station. (Wikus De Wet/AFP)

Michael Lomas makes first court appearance in Eskom graft case

The former contractor has been charged with fraud, corruption and money laundering

  • Des Erasmus
2 min read
Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa. (Leon Sadiki/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Ramokgopa: Eskom achieves milestone of 70% energy availability factor

This is the first time that the power utility has achieved an energy availability factor of higher than 70% since 2021

  • Eyaaz
3 min read
Matimba coal-powered station in Lephalale. (Paul Botes/AFP)

Eskom at risk of stage 13 load-shedding if it doesn’t shape up, says new report

‘Prudent operation and maintenance practices’ could prevent up to six stages of load-shedding, according to the report from the VGBE

  • Des Erasmus
4 min read
Dan Marokane has been appointed as the new CEO of Eskom. Photo: X/@CueSibiya

Experts warn new Eskom boss Dan Marokane to be wary of political interference

Political interference has been cited as the reason for the departure of former executives and board members at the power utility

  • Eyaaz
4 min read