Portfolio committee on Public Enterprises welcomes Eskom roadmap to reform: PORT ELIZABETH – The Portfolio Committee on Public Enterprises has welcomed the Department of Public Enterprises' presentation on the unbundling of Eskom with timelines in place. The department in ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" business - BingNews. Government to fast track housing project for military veterans: The Military Veterans Department says it’s working around the clock to fast track the housing project that … [Read more...] about Portfolio committee on Public Enterprises welcomes Eskom roadmap to reform – Port Elizabeth Business News
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Andre de Ruyter – Eskom’s new group chief executive
The Ministry of Public Enterprises has announced Andre de Ruyter as Eskom’s new group chief executive. “I would like to thank de Ruyter for not only accepting this position at a difficult time for Eskom, but, given Eskom's current financial situation, to also agreeing to a lower compensation package than the position currently pays,” Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan said in a statement on Monday. De Ruyter, who is currently the CEO at Nampak, the continent's largest packaging … [Read more...] about Andre de Ruyter – Eskom’s new group chief executive
Eskom system remains vulnerable
Power company Eskom says the system remains constrained and vulnerable with generating plants performing at very low levels of reliability. “With unplanned breakdowns that are above 10 500 MW as at 06h00, the probability of load shedding remains but will only be implemented if absolutely necessary,” Eskom said in a statement. According to Eskom, there is sufficient diesel for open cycle gas turbines and water at the pumped storage schemes to supplement the shortage of capacity, if … [Read more...] about Eskom system remains vulnerable
Eskom battling to keep the lights on
While some generation units have returned from planned maintenance, measures are being taken to replenish Eskom’s pumped storage and diesel generators as part of efforts to keep the lights on. “Eskom has since Monday, increased its usage of its pumped storage and diesel generators to keep the lights on. The extensive use has led to a decline in the pumped storage water and diesel levels and a concerted effort is being made to replenish these reserves,” said the power utility on … [Read more...] about Eskom battling to keep the lights on
Minimal probability of load shedding
While the electricity system is severely constrained, there is a low probability for load shedding this week, Eskom said on Tuesday. “Since the past weekend, plant performance has deteriorated with unplanned breakdowns reaching a high of 12 500MW before reducing to approximately 11 500MW as at 10am this morning. Eskom is currently using emergency resources, being diesel and pumped water storage to keep the lights on,” said the power utility. While Eskom is using emergency resources, the … [Read more...] about Minimal probability of load shedding
No load shedding expected
With 10 days of no load shedding, the probability of load shedding for the rest of this week is low, Eskom said on Wednesday. In a statement on Wednesday, the power utility said generating plant performance has improved. However, Eskom cautioned that the system continues to remain vulnerable, adding that any unexpected shift such as an increase in unplanned breakdowns could result in load shedding at short notice. “Eskom wishes to thank customers for their understanding and for using … [Read more...] about No load shedding expected
Eskom seeks R207 million
Eskom is seeking to recover ill-gotten funds from Deloitte Consulting. “Eskom has issued court papers and filed an affidavit against Deloitte Consulting for the setting aside of awards of contracts and recovery of funds amounting to R207 million relating to improperly-awarded work during 2016,” said the power utility on Monday. The affidavit further calls for Eskom’s former Chief Financial Officer Anoj Singh and Senior Executive Prish Govender to pay the costs of the application. The … [Read more...] about Eskom seeks R207 million
Additional power generating units expected to return to service – Eskom – Port Elizabeth in the News
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Like Death and Taxes?
Eskom Acting Group Chief Executive Officer Jabu Mabuza says the decision to implement load shedding was taken only as a last resort. Mabuza was speaking at a media briefing at OR Tambo International Airport on Thursday evening where he took the country into his confidence to explain the circumstances that led to the power cuts. “The decision to implement load shedding was taken as last resort. It was one we needed to take to balance supply and demand. We understand the impact that comes … [Read more...] about Like Death and Taxes?
On Eskom’s plans to reduce costs – Just racism/apartheid in another form
In an ailing business the first thing most business people do is reduce costs - this is the easiest thing to do. Most will first look externally to find other cheaper or more reliable or more long lasting sources of supply. Then they will look internally to weed out the rot, the coasters, the more expensive employees, the expense accounts, the bloat. Finally they will look at increasing sales and margins. In Eskoms case they have a number of 'nation building' imperatives (OR, as most … [Read more...] about On Eskom’s plans to reduce costs – Just racism/apartheid in another form
Soweto Gogo Votes for Solar Power
Eskoms debt is estimated at R450 Billion. Collectively Municipalities owe Eskom R17 Billion and Soweto, a direct customer, owes R18 Billion. 88% of Soweto's customers do not pay any money to Eskom at all. In the Carte Blanche video below, Soweto Resident, Mirriam Mayisela owes Eskom over R30 000 on an electricity account that hovers around the R400.00 per month mark. With reference to the installation of Solar Power Mayisela says; "It will be better because it absorbs the sun's rays. … [Read more...] about Soweto Gogo Votes for Solar Power
PE Business News: What’s in City Press Business: BBC’s hopes for Ramaphosa; Green fund could save Eskom; Conservationists oppose Algoa Bay bunkering;
Promote your business on BuyPE and MyPR. What's in City Press Business: BBC's hopes for Ramaphosa; Green fund could save Eskom; Conservationists oppose Algoa Bay bunkering;: The chase for profits at all costs, coupled with a total disregard of environmental and tourism considerations has resulted in the emergence of a profitable but controversial industry in ecologically ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" business - BingNews. Hr Business Partner - Port Elizabeth: Human Resource Business Partner … [Read more...] about PE Business News: What’s in City Press Business: BBC’s hopes for Ramaphosa; Green fund could save Eskom; Conservationists oppose Algoa Bay bunkering;
PE Business News: What’s in City Press Business: BBC’s hopes for Ramaphosa; Green fund could save Eskom; Conservationists oppose Algoa Bay bunkering;
Promote your business on BuyPE and MyPR. What's in City Press Business: BBC's hopes for Ramaphosa; Green fund could save Eskom; Conservationists oppose Algoa Bay bunkering;: The chase for profits at all costs, coupled with a total disregard of environmental and tourism considerations has resulted in the emergence of a profitable but controversial industry in ecologically ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" business - BingNews. Hr Business Partner - Port Elizabeth: Human Resource Business Partner … [Read more...] about PE Business News: What’s in City Press Business: BBC’s hopes for Ramaphosa; Green fund could save Eskom; Conservationists oppose Algoa Bay bunkering;
PE Business News: What’s in City Press business: BBC’s hopes for Ramaphosa; Green fund could save Eskom; Conservationists oppose Algoa Bay bunkering;
Promote your business on BuyPE and MyPR. What's in City Press business: BBC's hopes for Ramaphosa; Green fund could save Eskom; Conservationists oppose Algoa Bay bunkering;: Dear President Ramaphosa, this is what needs to be done Black Business Council (BBC) president Sandile Zungu has written us a piece about what the BBC is hoping and expecting from the new ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" business - BingNews. Mpofu confident EFF will be ANC’s biggest opposition: Economic Freedom Fighters … [Read more...] about PE Business News: What’s in City Press business: BBC’s hopes for Ramaphosa; Green fund could save Eskom; Conservationists oppose Algoa Bay bunkering;
“Eskom crisis would have been worse” – Radebe – MyPR.co.za
“Eskom crisis would have been worse” – Radebe: WINDS OF CHANGE: Officially opening the R4m Sea Vista Community Library in St Francis Bay on Tuesday, Energy Minister Jeff Radebe (second from right) said the current Eskom load-shedding crisis would have been worse were it not for the contribution to the national energy grid by the renewable energy sector. Alongside Radebe is Kouga Wind Farm chief financial officer Wendy Parsons (second from left), wind farm community liaison officer Trevor Arosi … [Read more...] about “Eskom crisis would have been worse” – Radebe – MyPR.co.za
