ARTICLES RELATING TO
ESKOM
The audit firm Nkonki honoured state owned companies for achievements in integrated reporting - including financial performance and stakeholder relationships.
Eskom intends on investing R1bn in underground coal gasification research projects, a report states.
Two BHP Billiton energy-gobbling aluminium smelters have reportedly temporarily been turned off by Eskom because demand for electricity exceeded availability.
Eskom, contractors and trade unions have signed a deal to steady labour relations at two new power stations under construction.
Strong measures have been taken against Hitachi for its sub-standard work in the building of the Medupi power station, Minister Malusi Gigaba has revealed.
South Africa's ageing power stations are in need of more maintenance, meaning that units will be shut down during winter, says a top Eskom official.
Eskom has reiterated its call for South Africans to try to save 10% of their electricity usage as chilly weather is expected to drive up power consumption.
The City of Johannesburg has tabled the highest budget in the country and says it is aimed at creating growth, unity and a developmental city.
Three trade unions have submitted their wage demands to Eskom, which include six months' maternity leave on full pay, free solar geysers and a phone allowance.
Eskom says South Africa's power system is still under pressure as it continues with its planned maintenance programme.
The National Energy Regulator of SA has granted Eskom a licence for its Sere wind farm in the Western Cape, the power parastatal says.
Eskom has partnered with the SABC to give South Africans daily real time information on the power system, the power utility has announced.
Investing in new capacity is a large and long-term task and presents problems in funding and building, says Eskom CEO Brian Dames.
Eskom's ability to keep the country's lights on this winter remains a major worry, the DA warns.
There is a growing role for gas in the country, given the deficit in access to electricity, says Eskom CEO Brian Dames.
