Eskom Sues Nersa Over Electricity Trading Licenses, Citing Regulatory Violations

Eskom has launched a robust challenge against the National Energy Regulator of South Africa’s (Nersa) recent…

Eskom Faces Urgent Deadline to Update 3.2 Million Prepaid Meters

Eskom and South African municipalities face an urgent deadline to update around 3.2 million prepaid meters.…

Carbon Taxes will Increase Electricity Costs in South Africa to 35% by 2034 — Report

Electricity generation is poised to add further upward pressure on tariffs by exposing local businesses to…

European Leaders Tackle Union Fears Over South Africa’s Coal Transition

European Leaders met unions and officials on October 9 to ease concerns about South Africa’s shift…

Zambia Approves Emergency Tariff Hike to Address Electricity Shortage

Zambia’s Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has approved a plan for an emergency increase in electricity tariffs…

Eskom Announces 10-Hour Power Outages for Maintenance

Eskom has announced planned 10-hour power outages in Soweto and Braamfischerville from Tuesday, October 8, to…

South Africa’s Energy Transition Faces Challenges Amid Eskom’s Proposed Tariff Hikes

South Africa is lagging in its efforts to transition to a carbon-neutral energy system by 2050,…

Wind Energy Set to Power South Africa’s Renewable Future

Wind energy will drive South Africa’s shift to renewable energy, with 1.3 gigawatts (GW) of wind…

South Africa Launches First Electric Minibus Taxi, the eKamva

South Africa launched its first electric minibus taxi, the eKamva, a groundbreaking development poised to revolutionise…

Minister Ramokgopa Promises to Limit Eskom Tariff Hikes

A tariff expert has cautioned that South Africa’s Electricity and Energy Minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, faces significant…