There’s no painless way for South Africans to deal with the power utility crisis.
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There’s no easy way for Eskom to claw its way out of the crisis it’s in.
Is change finally on the horizon for South Africa’s power utility?
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South Africa’s president has committed to structural reforms in the energy sector.
Can South Africa keep the lights on?
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s pronouncements on the power utility Eskom, during the State of the Nation Address may lead to significant changes in country’s energy policy.
South Africa needs a new economic policy that envisages an overhaul of the power utility Eskom, which can’t keep the lights on.
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South Africa needs a policy that drives growth and positions if for the 21st Century.
Torrefaction produces a substance that can be burned like coal.
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Biomass that’s been through a torrefaction process could do the same duty as coal, with far less water use and less pollution.
Violent protests over the poor delivery of basic municipal services occur frequently in South Africa.
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South Africa’s dysfuctional municipalities are characterised by very poor, or no delivery, of basic services such as refuse collection.
The Vaal River in Gauteng, South Africa’s richest province, is polluted.
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South Africa’s local governments lack a clear separation of legislative and executive powers.
Analysts hope that South Africa’s new energy plan will have wind and solar plans.
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South Africa’s new energy plan is set to be announced.
Foundries in South Africa are the hardest hit by rising electricity costs.
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High municipal electricity tariffs pose a serious threat to South Africa’s machinery and equipment manufacturing industries.
Eskom’s pilot wind-farm facility at Klipheuwel. The utility must seriously consider in-house renewable projects.
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South Africa’s power utility would do well to consider swapping out expensive new coal-powered capability for renewables.
South African finance minister Malusi Gigaba could have done better in his 2018 budget speech.
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South Africa’s 2018 budget does not go far enough. Perhaps finance minister, Malusi Gigaba was caught up in the euphoria of the widely welcomed state of the nation address by Cyril Ramaphosa.
South Africa’s Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba arrives to deliver his budget address.
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South Africa’s 2018 national budget makes it clear that the slumber and corruption that has hampered state owned enterprises must come to an end.
South Africa’s new President Cyril Ramaphosa. Rebuilding institutions will be key.
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South Africa has successfully defended its constitutional democracy. But the harsh reality is that the country still faces development challenges.
Cyril Ramaphosa addresses a rally to commemorate Nelson Mandela’s centenary year in Cape Town, South Africa.
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Cyril Ramaphosa is no Messiah, and when the post-Zuma champagne corks stop popping, South Africans need to assess him as a mere mortal.
Deputy President of South Africa and leader of the country’s governing party, the ANC.
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President Jacob Zuma shouldn’t be allowed to detract from the momentum that Cyril Ramaphosa, the new president of the ruling ANC, has started to build.
Koeberg Nuclear Power Plant.
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For South Africa decommissioning its nuclear plant Koeberg is a reality that cannot be ignored much longer.
Cyril Ramaphosa, South Africa’s deputy president who was recently elected as the leader of ruling party, is seen to be fighting corruption.
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The shake up at South Africa’s power utility, Eskom, sends a good signal about where Cyril Ramaphosa is taking the country.
South Africa’s new Energy Minister David Mahlobo, has launched a fresh push to bag the nuclear energy build programme.
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South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma seems to be making a final push to secure the nuclear power deal before his tenure comes to an end. But it won’t be easy.
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South Africa’s finance minister Malusi Gigaba failed to impress when presenting the eagerly awaited 2017 medium term budget.
Business Leadership South Africa new CEO, Bonang Mohale, is leading a brave fight against corruption.
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Business Leadership South Africa has in the recent past assumed a stinging position against public sector corruption. Bonang Mohale explains the stance taken by the lobby group.