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  1. Hanno Labuschagne

    Eskom's early Kusile celebration could be short-lived

    Eskom's early Kusile celebration could be short-lived Eskom's celebration of improved performance at its troubled Kusile Power Plant this past week is premature, as the station still needs extensive retrofitting and repairs to offer anywhere near its full capacity, Rapport reports. During...
  2. Jan

    "Clean coal" reality check in South Africa

    Empty promises of clean coal in South Africa The promises of new coal-fired power generation capacity in South Africa (post-Medupi and Kusile), and in particular, the promise of ‘clean coal’ technologies, has long been in the country’s planning pipeline but has been short of a reality check as...
  3. Jan

    Only one arrest so far after 113 criminal charges against Eskom employees

    113 criminal charges against Eskom employees — but only 1 arrest Eskom has laid 113 criminal charges with the police related to corruption at the Medupi and Kusile power stations and across the company. However, only been one arrest related to the Kusile power station has been made, and the...
  4. Jan

    How much renewable power you can build in South Africa for R451 billion - the cost of Medupi and Kusile

    How much renewable power South Africa can build for the cost of Medupi and Kusile Around 17,000MW of renewable energy capacity can be built for the same cost as Eskom’s troubled Medupi and Kusile coal power stations, estimates from energy expert Chris Yelland have shown. The two 4,800MW power...
  5. Hanno Labuschagne

    Corruption carnage at Kusile

    Corruption carnage at Kusile Millions of rand was siphoned from power utility Eskom through irregular contracts, excessive furniture spending, and a donation to a suspect foundation chaired by former president Jacob Zuma. This is according to The Sunday Times, which was reporting on a series...
  6. J

    The true cost of Eskom's Medupi and Kusile power stations

    The true cost of Eskom's Medupi and Kusile power stations Energy analyst Chris Yelland said he is disturbed by misinformed, outdated, and incorrect figures of the cost to completion for Medupi and Kusile. Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) chairperson Kmhuleko Hlengwa said Medupi’s...
  7. Jan

    Eskom control system contractor for Kusile announced

    Eskom contractor for Kusile control system announced The contractor for Kusile’s control and instrumentation system has been announced.
  8. Jan

    Eskom rewards bosses for fine job

    Eskom defends big bonuses for bosses Eskom said that all remuneration for executives is approved by the board or the relevant shareholder, and is in line with the market.
  9. Kevin Lancaster

    Eskom’s R1.4 billion lunch time bill

    Eskom’s R1.4 billion lunch bill According to reports, Eskom has awarded two catering contracts to the tune of R1.4 billion to ensure Medupi and Kusile workers are fed
  10. D

    6 reasons why Eskom is load shedding

    Cape Town - As the country once again experiences rolling scheduled blackouts for the third time this year, energy analyst Chris Yelland explained to Fin24 what he thinks the real reasons are.
  11. Kevin Lancaster

    South Africa could be in trouble thanks to Eskom

    South Africa could be in serious trouble Energy expert Chris Yelland said that Eskom’s electricity shortage may cause serious problems in South Africa
  12. Kevin Lancaster

    SA's electricity crisis

    Electricity mess in South Africa Electricity problems converge as the outgoing Eskom CEO departs, writes Chris Yelland
  13. jes

    Eskom settles labour dispute hampering new power station construction

    Eskom settles labour dispute hampering new power station construction Eskom, contractors and trade unions have signed a pact to steady labour relations at two new power stations under construction
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