Articles about Eskom

01 Mar 1999 -

01 Sep 2026 -

673 articles

Eskom’s R30bn profit can’t outrun R6bn electricity theft

Eskom fell short on smart meter rollout as electricity theft, tampering and a hacked vending system cost it R6.6 billion.

Nicola Mawson

01 September 2026

4:20

Digital Fault Lines survey

31 Aug

Eight in 10 SA energy leaders don't have full visibility into their grid's cyber risk

South Africa’s smarter, distributed electricity grid has connected utilities, municipalities and vendors more dynamically than ever – but these connections also create security weak points, says Martin Fernandes, business development manager for OT at Fortinet.

31 August 2026

ITWeb TV: Energy competition beckons beyond the blackouts

With the growth of independent power producers, electricity wheeling and a wholesale market, SA’s landscape is changing, says SOLA Group.

Adrian Hinchcliffe

28 August 2026

26:25

ITWeb TV: Beyond the blackouts | Ep #153

The addition of renewable power to the national grid, the enablement of energy wheeling and a wholesale market in the future will move SA’s electricity market from coal reliance to consumer choice. SOLA Group’s MD Katherine Persson spoke to ITWeb about the country’s energy market – past, present and future.

28 August 2026

8:10

National Tender Bulletin

24 Aug

Top ICT tenders: Inmates to get telecoms upgrade

The Department of Correctional Services calls for an inmate communication system to replace its deteriorated infrastructure.

24 August 2026

AI adoption exposes governance gaps as organisations race to keep up

AI adoption is accelerating, but companies must keep governance, security and human oversight in step with the technology, industry experts said at TrendAI Spark 2026.

Nkhensani Nkhwashu

21 August 2026

8:10

National Tender Bulletin

17 Aug

Top ICT tenders: DPSA targets info security officer training

The department intends to develop a programme to equip information security officers with the skills to execute their responsibilities.

Kimberly Guest

17 August 2026

9:20

National Tender Bulletin

Jul 27, 2026

Top ICT tenders: Eskom looks to energy trading system

The state electricity utility seeks information that would allow it to close identified gaps in its existing system.

27 July 2026

SA data centre power demand to nearly double by 2029

Installed capacity is expected to grow from 435MW to 829MW, but incorrect forecasting could result in power outages.

Nicola Mawson

13 July 2026

10:30

National Tender Bulletin

Jul 6, 2026

Top ICT tenders: Biometrics to identify suspected foreigners

A biometric case management system could lead to quick delivery of verification, reducing admin work for detention, says Home Affairs.

Kimberly Guest

06 July 2026

7:50

National Tender Bulletin

Jun 29, 2026

Top ICT tenders: Transversal networking contract up for grabs

The hardware and services contract will run for a period of five years, says the State IT Agency.

Kimberly Guest

29 June 2026

9:10

National Tender Bulletin

Jun 15, 2026

Top ICT tenders: National Treasury prioritises e-procurement

The national department reveals its current manual procurement processes have structural weaknesses.

15 June 2026

New Eskom unit to supercharge renewables drive

Eskom launches Eskom Green, a business designed to accelerate the development of utility-scale renewable energy projects.

Admire Moyo

10 June 2026

02:07

Tech Wins, Listings, Legal Limbo, and Fintech Surge: SA’s Innovation Week

In this week's tech news roundup on ITWeb, CSIR signed 12 new tech licences via CSIR C3, accelerating IP impact. Cell C lists on JSE by year-end with R2.4bn BEE deal via TPC. Online gambling in legal limbo after SCA ruling on roulette bets. Altron’s profit up 15% to R549m despite digital dip; HEPS +22%. Paymenow doubles users to 600k+, 55% YoY transaction growth. Stay informed and engaged with our comprehensive coverage of these stories and more on our website, www.itweb.co.za and social media platforms. Discover the latest advancements shaping the future of technology by ITWeb. #newsvideo #AWS #Cloud https://www.itweb.co.za/videos/rW1xL75nVe5MRk6m News Links: https://www.itweb.co.za/article/csir-accelerates-market-readiness-of-local-tech-ip/Kjlyr7wB6r1vk6am https://www.itweb.co.za/article/cell-c-listing-to-result-in-r24bn-bee-deal/KA3WwMdzOdOvrydZ www.itweb.co.za/article/online-casino-bets-in-legal-limbo-after-gauteng-ruling/JBwErvn3Om176Db2 https://www.itweb.co.za/article/altron-sees-profit-increase-

08 November 2025

01:34

SA Exits Greylist, iOCO Profits, Matric Debate, ICT Lags, AI Talent Booms

In this week's tech news roundup on ITWeb, South Africa’s removal from the FATF greylist was hailed as a major win for financial integrity, though challenges like crypto traceability persist. Tech firm iOCO returned to profit after last year’s loss, while the High Court reserved judgment on whether matric results can be published. Parliament heard that ICT transformation remains slow despite B-BBEE efforts, and Zindi reported a surge in Africa’s data science talent, driven by the continent’s growing AI adoption. Stay informed and engaged with our comprehensive coverage of these stories and more on our website, www.itweb.co.za and social media platforms. Discover the latest advancements shaping the future of technology by ITWeb. #newsvideo #ai #matricresults News Links: https://www.itweb.co.za/article/even-as-sa-exits-greylist-tech-challenges-remain/xnklOqz1OJlM4Ymz https://www.itweb.co.za/article/ioco-out-of-the-red-as-it-makes-profit/kLgB1MezOrkq59N4 https://www.itweb.co.za/article/even-as-sa-exits-gre

01 November 2025