Articles about Eskom

Telecom veteran Junaid Munshi to head Eskom Distribution

The power utility appoints the former Maziv, Cell C and Vodacom executive as group executive for its distribution division.

Eskom breaks ground on 75MW solar plant

Once completed, the plant is expected to generate 147GWh of electricity annually, supplying power to 60 000 households.

New partnership to drive virtual wheeling growth

Mezzanine and OAE expand virtual wheeling access for corporate buyers, traders and renewable energy producers nationwide.

Eskom more than 50% behind on smart meter rollout

The utility has installed 279 428 of its targeted 577 347 smart meters on load-reduction feeders, with resistance in high-risk areas compounding delays.

Modern tech to drive SA’s energy stability

SA’s energy transition must combine digitalisation, decentralisation and decarbonisation, says deputy DG of energy projects.

Top ICT tenders: Home Affairs looks to digital transformation

Disparate projects have resulted in several systemic challenges, says the Department of Home Affairs.

Top ICT tenders: Eskom locks down endpoints

The utility is advertising for a hardware asset tracking and recovery tool with an estimated 20 000 licences.

SA young scientists head to Arizona

Three SA high school learners will showcase research in AI, astrophysics and biomedical science at the Regeneron ISEF in the US next month.

Top ICT tenders: Defence dept to upgrade websites

The Department of Defence wants to outsource the development, hosting and maintenance of nine websites under its purview.

City Power hits back on solar registration process

OUTA says City Power’s process is unnecessary red tape, while City Power rejects the claim, saying the eight-step process is unchanged.

Telemetry data exposes scale of unplanned power outages

While load-shedding has receded, the lived experience of unreliable power has not, a new report shows.

Caught between the sun and Eskom’s bill

Eskom extends its R10 000 solar registration sweetener to September, but legislative requirements remain clouded.