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Thursday, 10 September 2026: Eskom notes articles published by Daily Investor on 3 September 2026 and MyBroadband on 6 September 2026 regarding the construction costs, completion status and performance of Kusile and Medupi power stations. The articles present figures of R233.4 billion for Kusile and R176 billion for Medupi as though they represent the current...
Climate finance should not be separated from development funding.
Friday, 4 September 2026: South Africa successfully concluded the 2026 winter period with Eskom fully meeting electricity demand throughout the season, including during periods of overcast weather when rooftop solar generation was significantly reduced. South Africa has now recorded 476 consecutive days, or about 16 months, without loadshedding since 16 May 2025, reflecting the dedication...
Friday, 4 September 2026: Eskom corrects the materially inaccurate reporting published by Daily Investor on 2 September 2026 under the headline, “Eskom spent billions on diesel to keep the lights on.” The article presents Eskom’s approved FY2026 diesel budget of R12.81 billion as actual expenditure. This is a basic factual error that materially misrepresents Eskom’s...
Wednesday, 2 September 2026: Eskom today hosted the Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, at its Research, Testing and Development (RT&D) facility in Johannesburg. The visit showcased progress in clean coal, green hydrogen and other technologies intended to strengthen operational performance, national energy security and a responsible energy transition,while building the capabilities required...
The Ekurhuleni Metro’s fourth quarter performance report for April to the end of June paints a picture of a metro under mounting pressure where poor financial management and performance are directly affecting service delivery. The following is clearly evident in the report: • The trade payables-to-cash ratio (a measure of liquidity and financial health) was […]
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Monday, 31 August 2026: Eskom today announced its group annual results for the 2026 Financial Year (FY) ended 31 March 2026, reporting a second successive year of profitability and continued progress in restoring operational and financial sustainability. “Eskom’s purpose is to power growth sustainably. That means holding two mandates at once: a commercial duty to run...
Friday, 28 August 2026: South Africa’s electricity supply continues to strengthen as Eskom delivers sustained structural and operational improvements across its generation fleet. Eskom’s year-to-date Energy Availability Factor (EAF) has increased to 67.87%, its highest level since 2020. At the same time, unplanned outages have declined from 34.5% to 19.58%, returning 6 873MW of generation...
Friday, 28 August 2026: Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd congratulates the Eskom Board Chairman, Mteto Nyati, on accepting an invitation to become an Honorary Fellow of the South African Academy of Engineering (SAAE), recognising his contribution to engineering-led institutional renewal and national development. The prestigious recognition follows a resolution by SAAE Fellows at their Annual General...
Thursday 27, August 2026: Eskom has completed the independent legal assessment, diesel reconciliation and verification processes arising from its investigation into diesel procurement and storage contracts under Tender MWP2197GX. The independent processes found no evidence that diesel paid for by Eskom is missing. The legal assessment did not sustain allegations that the procurement award process under...
Thursday, 27 August 2026: Eskom confirms that Koeberg Nuclear Power Station’s Unit 1 was, safely and within procedure, taken offline just before 1am today following a turbine trip. All plant monitoring confirmed that operating conditions remained stable throughout the event. Nuclear safety was never compromised and there was no risk to employees, the public, or the environment....
Thursday, 27 August 2026: From exploring environmental challenges to developing engineering and technology solutions, young scientists at the Eskom Expo Stellenbosch Regional Science Fair demonstrated how curiosity can be transformed into meaningful research, while outstanding projects were recognised with a range of awards and prizes. Hosted at the Engineering Faculty of Stellenbosch University on 21...
Wednesday, 26 August 2026: August marks Electricity Safety Month, a national opportunity to place public electricity safety at the centre of South Africa’s safety agenda and to encourage communities to identify, avoid and report dangerous electrical hazards. Electricity remains essential to everyday life, but unsafe use, illegal connections, exposed conductors and tampered infrastructure continue to...
How the re-elected government uses its new dominance will influence Zambian politics well beyond this election.
Friday, 21 August 2026: Eskom’s turnaround continues to deliver measurable results, with a stronger generation fleet and a stable power system throughout winter. Year-to-date Energy Availability Factor (EAF) has improved to 67.79%, the highest level since 2020, while the weekly EAF reached 72.56%. The sustained structural improvement in fleet performance has returned approximately 6 100MW...
Friday, 21 August 2026: Eskom has today received the final payment from the City of Johannesburg/City Power (CoJ/CP) to settle in full the accumulated overdue electricity debt of R5 255 421 994.16. The CoJ/CP has confirmed to Eskom that the current account in respect of July 2026, that falls due on 31 August 2026, of R1 860 379 885...
Thursday, 20 August 2026: As part of Eskom’s ongoing strategy to deliver governance and control improvements in the fight against crime, fraud and corruption, from February 2023 to 31 March 2026, Eskom’s supplier disciplinary process resulted in the restriction of 101 suppliers, including implicated directors and owners, from doing business with Eskom for up to...
Wednesday, 19 August 2026: Young scientists from schools across Ngaka Modiri Molema showcased their ideas and research at the Eskom Expo Regional Science Fair, demonstrating the impact that strong partnerships, academic support and community investment can have in developing young scientific talent. Hosted at the Signal Community Hall in Mahikeng on 14 August 2026, the...
Saturday, 15 August 2026: Outstanding young scientists were rewarded for excellence at the Eskom Expo Cape Town Regional Science Fair, with prestigious bursaries, scholarships and special awards presented in recognition of exceptional research, innovation and scientific achievement across a wide range of disciplines. Hosted at the University of Cape Town’s Sports Centre on 12 and...
Friday, 14 August 2026: Eskom continues to meet peak winter demand and deliver sustained energy security as a result of the focus on operational and financial sustainability as the turnaround plan progresses. These achievements reflect Eskom’s progressive shift from recovery to reliability and sustainability, with the year-to-date Energy Availability Factor (EAF) reaching 67.55%, the strongest...
Thursday, 13 August 2026: Outstanding young scientists were rewarded for their achievements at the Eskom Expo Mopani Regional Science Fair, where learners from across the region presented innovative research projects and demonstrated their growing skills in scientific inquiry, critical thinking and problem-solving. Hosted at the Mopani TVET College’s Phalaborwa Campus on 8 August 2026, the...
Wednesday, 12 August 2026: Eskom has mobilised additional technical resources across several provinces following electricity supply disruptions caused by severe weather conditions, including heavy rainfall, snowfall, strong winds and extreme cold. KwaZulu-Natal, the Eastern Cape, Limpopo and the Free State are among the provinces that have experienced weather-related faults and damage to electricity infrastructure. The severe weather has...
In South Africa and Kenya, some green energy projects have deprived local communities of land and livelihoods instead of sharing the benefits.
Friday, 07 August 2026: The continued strengthening of Eskom’s operational performance reflects a progressive shift from Recovery to Reliability and Sustainability. Sustained improvements across the generation fleet are delivering a more dependable electricity supply, significantly reducing reliance on diesel generation and reinforcing South Africa’s energy security. Stronger plant performance and improved system resilience are enabling...