Demystifying the Improbable Eskom Blackout: Experts Speak Out

Wednesday, July 19, 2023 In a time of heightened electricity generation difficulties, a panel of experts and industry leaders are alleviating fears of a nationwide grid collapse and blackout in South Africa. The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) hosted a webinar aimed at separating myths from facts about the stability of the nation’s electricity […]

Private Power’s High Stakes: New Grid Connection Rules Could Deter Investors

In what seems to be a daunting curveball to potential investors, recent regulations for large-scale private power connections to the grid could significantly escalate the initial investment outlay, warns the South African Independent Power Producers Association (Saippa). Stricter Regulatory Landscape Eskom, South Africa’s principal electricity supplier, recently rolled out a set of new rules for […]

South Africa’s Energy Crisis: An Undermining Force for Food Production?

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 […]

The Economic Impact of Load Shedding: A Deep Dive into South Africa’s Reality

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 […]