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    Eskom Releases Legacy Contracts After Court Order

    by Oluwatosin Racheal Alabi June 2, 2026
    by Oluwatosin Racheal Alabi June 2, 2026

    KEY POINTS South Africa’s power utility, Eskom, has complied with a Supreme Court of Appeal ruling by releasing previously withheld legacy energy contracts, marking a significant legal and transparency victory …

  • Energy TransitionIn the News

    Nersa Approves 176 Electricity Tariff Applications for 2026/27 Year

    by Oluwatosin Racheal Alabi June 1, 2026
    by Oluwatosin Racheal Alabi June 1, 2026

    KEY POINTS The National Electricity Regulator of South Africa, Nersa, has confirmed that it has completed the approval process for all 176 electricity tariff applications submitted by licensed municipal and …

  • Energy TransitionIn the News

    Eskom Begins Construction of R1.2bn Solar Plant in South Africa

    by Oluwatosin Racheal Alabi May 29, 2026
    by Oluwatosin Racheal Alabi May 29, 2026

    KEY POINTS Eskom has commenced construction of a new R1.2 billion 75-megawatt solar power plant at the Lethabo Power Station in the Free State province, marking a major milestone in …

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    South Africa’s Eskom in Early Talks with World Bank Over Nuclear Power Funding

    by Oluwatosin Racheal Alabi May 21, 2026
    by Oluwatosin Racheal Alabi May 21, 2026

    KEY POINTS South Africa’s state-owned power utility Eskom has begun exploratory discussions with the World Bank Group over potential funding support for a major nuclear energy expansion programme. The proposed …

  • Energy TransitionIn the News

    Eskom Wage Talks Split Unions as 7% Pay Offer Sparks Deadlock

    by Oluwatosin Racheal Alabi April 17, 2026
    by Oluwatosin Racheal Alabi April 17, 2026

    KEY POINTS Two major South African labour unions, the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) and Solidarity, have accepted the 7% wage increase proposed by power utility Eskom. Union leaders confirmed …

  • GovernmentIn the News

    Eskom Picks Thyspunt for South Africa’s Next Nuclear Plant

    by Ikeoluwa Juliana Ogungbangbe April 14, 2026
    by Ikeoluwa Juliana Ogungbangbe April 14, 2026

    Eskom has named Thyspunt on South Africa’s Eastern Cape coast as the preferred site for its proposed 5,200-megawatt nuclear power station.

  • Energy TransitionIn the News

    Coega, Eskom Partner to Drive South Africa’s New Nuclear Build Programme

    by Oluwatosin Racheal Alabi April 10, 2026
    by Oluwatosin Racheal Alabi April 10, 2026

    KEY POINTS State-owned Coega Development Corporation and power utility Eskom have signed a three-year strategic cooperation framework to support South Africa’s Nuclear New Build Programme (NNBP) and promote inclusive economic …

  • Energy TransitionIn the News

    Cape Town Moves to Cut Dependence on Eskom With New Waste-to-Energy Power Plan

    by Oluwatosin Racheal Alabi April 7, 2026
    by Oluwatosin Racheal Alabi April 7, 2026

    KEY POINTS The City of Cape Town has announced another step toward reducing its reliance on Eskom as it seeks to shield residents and businesses from rising electricity prices. The …

  • In the News

    Cape Town Seeks 500MW from Private Energy Traders to Cut Reliance on Eskom

    by Oluwatosin Racheal Alabi April 2, 2026
    by Oluwatosin Racheal Alabi April 2, 2026

    KEY POINTS The City of Cape Town has issued a tender to procure 500 megawatts of electricity from energy traders through power purchase agreements ranging from one to ten years. …

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    Eskom Extends Free Rooftop Solar Registration to September 2026

    by Oluwatosin Racheal Alabi March 30, 2026
    by Oluwatosin Racheal Alabi March 30, 2026

    KEY POINTS Eskom has extended its registration fee waiver for Small-Scale Embedded Generation (SSEG) systems, including rooftop solar, from March 31 to September 30, 2026. The initiative, first introduced in …

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