Eskom
Tracked across 16 events · 114 articles · First seen Apr 02, 2026 · Last active Aug 22, 2026
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Regulatory
Impact: Eskom is the power utility threatening to cut electricity supply due to unpaid debt, which impacts its financial sustainability and ability to provide affordable electricity. The mounting municipal debt undermines its balance sheet and efforts to be cost-efficient.
May 19, 2026 · 7 articles
Regulatory
Impact: Eskom is the state power utility in South Africa and is seeking funding for a multibillion-dollar nuclear program to increase baseload power capacity and shift away from coal. This event could improve its long-term energy security and financial stability.
May 20, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: Eskom, a South African power utility, partnered with Huawei to launch a Modernisation Centre and Smart Classroom, aiming to enhance its grid operations, digital transformation, and talent development to address load shedding and improve power supply reliability.
Jun 30, 2026 · 7 articles
Business
Impact: Eskom is the executing entity; the milestone demonstrates improved operational performance and progress toward financial sustainability.
Jul 07, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
The South Africa — Johannesburg and its electricity distributor City Power have fully settled R5.25 billion in overdue electricity debt owed to Eskom, South Africa's national power utility. The final payment was received on 21…
Impact: Eskom received the full R5.25 billion payment, strengthening its balance sheet and financial sustainability. It withdrew its legal process to cut supply, preserving its relationship with a major customer.
Aug 21, 2026 · 6 articles
Regulatory
Impact: Eskom is the proponent of the proposed 5,200 megawatt nuclear power station and owns the recommended South Africa — Thyspunt, Eastern Cape site. The event moves the project forward, albeit with legal hurdles.
Apr 13, 2026 · 6 articles
Accidents
Impact: Operator of Koeberg; faces potential reputational and regulatory impact from incidents.
Jul 16, 2026 · 15 articles
Domestic
Impact: Eskom>>>'s reliance on diesel-fired open-cycle gas turbines during power cuts contributed significantly to South Africa>>>'s diesel dependency, making the country more vulnerable to oil shocks.
May 24, 2026 · 6 articles
Tech
Impact: Eskom participated in the summit, indicating potential interest in adopting Huawei's new solution to improve its transmission network and reduce operational costs.
May 21, 2026 · 9 articles
Domestic
Impact: Eskom requested tariff relief for Transalloys and is testing a system to allow rooftop solar users to register without migrating to a postpaid tariff. Electricity costs have risen significantly for South African households.
Apr 03, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: Eskom, as the state power utility, presents a logistical challenge for EV charging reliability in South Africa due to its unstable grid and rolling blackouts, which could impact Bolt (company)'s scaling efforts.
May 18, 2026 · 7 articles
Business
Impact: Eskom's grid unreliability prompted CFG to invest in off-grid energy resilience.
Jul 15, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: Ngobani Johnstone Makhubu previously held a position as senior manager at Eskom.
Apr 02, 2026 · 6 articles
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Eskom withdrew legal process South Africa — JohannesburgJohannesburg settles Eskom...
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Kgosientsho Ramokgopa facilitated mediation EskomJohannesburg settles Eskom...
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South Africa — Johannesburg failed to pay EskomJohannesburg settles Eskom...
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