News Archives
LoadWatch monitors various sources for the latest news articles on Eskom, and the country's power crisis in general. Below is some older articles that we've archived.
O-Line Sets Out Vital Eskom Role
Originally published on http://allafrica.com at 00:00:11 Dec 01, 2008CABLE management and support system manufacturer O-Line Holdings, which yesterday posted a net profit of R7,5m in the six months to December, said it would play a vital role in the commissioning of Eskom's planned power generation projects.
Erwin Warns of More Electricity Price Hikes
Originally published on http://allafrica.com at 00:00:09 Dec 01, 2008Public Enterprises Minister Alec Erwin has warned that Eskom's proposed 60% tariff hike is just the tip of the iceberg, and that electricity prices would have to double in the next two or three years if the utility is to maintain its financial stability.
Coal Juniors Do Spadework
Originally published on http://allafrica.com at 00:00:00 Jun 01, 2008SHARES in junior coal mining companies have lagged behind bigger peers after recent spikes caused by expectations they would benefit from Eskom's call for more coal from the domestic market and buoyant international prices.
Govt to Monitor Eskom's Proposed Tariff Increase
Originally published on http://allafrica.com at 00:00:03 May 01, 2008Government has reaffirmed its commitment to monitor very closely the negotiations between Eskom and the regulator so that the proposed tariff increase on electricity does not adversely affect the poor.
Power cuts may sour Hulamin sales
Originally published on http://www.thetimes.co.za at 11:40:06 Apr 18, 2008
I-Net Bridge
Hulamin (HLM) said that while it was implementing a range of electricity saving measures, it is possible that current load shedding and related disruptions may impact on sales this year.
"Hulamin has experienced increased daily load shedding in recent weeks," Hulamin chairman Mafika Mkwanazi told those attending the company's annual general meeting.
"In line with the national imperative, the company has implemented a range of actions to reduce its consumption ...
'Gewone mense kan nie skuld kry vir kragkrisis'
Originally published on http://www.news24.com at 08:20:00 Apr 18, 2008Die vakverbond Cosatu en die SAKP het geëis Eskom moet sy aansoek vir die 53%-verhoging van die kragprys terugtrek en daar moet 'n moratorium op kospryse se verhoging geplaas word.
Load-shedding is my business
Originally published on http://blogs.dispatch.co.za at 08:00:44 Apr 18, 2008
Since the new load-shedding schedules were introduced at the end of last month, Buffalo City’s residents and business have all been affected as Eskom shed its power. Dispatch Online senior web producer and developer ...
Court tells Eskom to keep firm plugged in
Originally published on http://www.iol.co.za at 06:37:28 Apr 18, 2008A company has succeeded in challenging the legitimacy of power cuts that could force it to shut down.
Court tells Eskom to keep firm plugged in
Originally published on http://www.iol.co.za at 06:37:28 Apr 18, 2008A company has succeeded in challenging the legitimacy of power cuts that could force it to shut down.
So now, watts your problem?
Originally published on http://www.thetimes.co.za at 05:10:01 Apr 18, 2008
Tamlyn Stewart
City Power slams consumer apathy
Johannesburg’s City Power has lashed out at South Africans and their apathetic attitude to the electricity crisis.
Speaking at the 10th African Power and Electricity Congress in Johannesburg yesterday, City Power managing director Silas Zimu said South Africans were wasteful and “needed a mind-set change”. Instead of reducing usage, consumers’ response is “a crisis doesn’t scare us, just tell us what time the load shedding ...