Month: June 2023

In the heart of South Africa, where the golden savannah meets the sky, an unprecedented energy crisis is steadily unspooling. Over a decade-long saga of crippling power outages has intensified recently, putting immense pressure on the nation’s food manufacturers to explore alternative energy supply sources. The Crisis: A Deep Dive South Africa is grappling with […]

South Africa’s continuous power cuts, colloquially known as load shedding, are pushing businesses to the brink, driving up liquidation numbers in the country. Recent figures published by Stats SA show that 523 companies have folded this year, painting a bleak picture of the nation’s business landscape. Dissecting the Liquidation Numbers A total of 112 businesses […]

Eskom, South Africa’s largest power utility, has announced an agreement to increase wages for its non-managerial employees by 7% over a span of three years. Details of the Deal The wage increase, which will be effective from 1st July 2023 till 30th June 2026, was brokered after months of intense negotiations between Eskom and major […]

As of June 9, 2023, South Africa’s power utility, Eskom, has made it public that Tshwane, the nation’s capital city, owes them a staggering R1.9 billion in unpaid electricity bills. The Power Dilemma Eskom noted with concern that Tshwane’s payments for March 2023 fell short by R179 million, and payments for the succeeding months – […]

In an unexpected turn of events, Eskom, South Africa’s electricity public utility, has managed to hold the reins on load shedding this week, allowing households and businesses a respite during daytime hours. The Calm Before the Storm? Following a stable generation capacity, Eskom continues to suspend load shedding from midnight to 16h00 each day. However, […]

Johannesburg has been buzzing with activity recently as China’s grand plan to expand its footprint in South Africa’s new energy industry unfolds. The goal? To not only boost trade and cooperation between the two nations but to also lend a helping hand in ameliorating South Africa’s persisting power crisis. Strengthening Bonds and Building a Green […]

The rumble of the electricity cutting out, the house suddenly enveloped in silence, and the fading daylight replaced by shadows may be familiar scenarios for many South African families grappling with load shedding. But who says power outages have to be a time of boredom or frustration? Let’s explore creative ways to turn these moments […]

There’s a flicker of hope in the otherwise dark tale of Eskom’s load-shedding this winter, as the severity of the power cuts seem to be on a surprising decline. The Unexpected Contributors: Rooftop Solar and Cooler Operating Temperatures Hein Vosloo, former senior manager of Eskom transmission, recently shed light on a few factors leading to […]

South Africa’s long-standing power crisis, marked by recurrent load shedding episodes, poses significant challenges to the nation’s economic stability. It’s a multifaceted problem with effects cascading across industries, from mining and manufacturing to small businesses and households. Let’s embark on a deep dive into the real economic impact of load shedding and explore potential solutions […]

Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, the South African Minister of Electricity, is setting his sights on the far East, as he is scheduled to embark on a research expedition to Vietnam this week. The objective? To uncover potential solutions to the ongoing issue of load shedding that plagues Eskom, South Africa’s largest power utility. Vietnam’s Energy Feats: A […]