Eskom Suspends Loadshedding for 177 Days Amid Efficiency Gains and Diesel Savings

Friday, 20 September 2024: Eskom has achieved a significant milestone, marking 177 consecutive days without load shedding, thanks to ongoing improvements in its generation fleet and operational strategies. This achievement is part of Eskom’s Generation Operational Recovery Plan, which has bolstered energy supply while reducing costs, especially in diesel expenditure. Efficiency Milestones and Diesel Savings […]

Eskom Predicts a Load-Shedding-Free Summer

Johannesburg – Load shedding may soon be a thing of the past, as Eskom forecasts a summer with little to no power cuts. During a media conference at Megawatt Park, Eskom CEO Dan Marokane expressed optimism that the recent trend of no load shedding, which lasted 152 days through winter, is likely to extend into […]

Telkom’s Earnings Soar Amid Load-Shedding Reprieve

Telkom has reported a significant boost in earnings for the quarter ending 30 June 2024, largely due to the reduction in load-shedding, which has dramatically cut operational costs. In its latest trading update, Telkom revealed that its earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) saw impressive gains across its divisions. Telkom Consumer’s EBITDA rose […]

End of Load-Shedding in Sight, Says Energy Expert

South Africa could potentially see the end of load-shedding as early as October 2024, according to Professor Sampson Mamphweli of the South African National Energy Development Institute. In a recent interview with Newzroom Afrika, Mamphweli highlighted several key factors contributing to the improved stability of the country’s power supply. Optimistic Outlook for Load-Shedding Mamphweli noted […]