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South Africa’s Eskom frailties will be put to the test

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SOUTH AFRICA

Eskom's overhaul.

Renewables, gas to boost South Africa power outlook

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SOUTH AFRICA

This is a marked shift from 2015, when regular blackouts or 'load shedding' due to breakdowns and emergency maintenance procedures caused significant disruptions, hurting GDP…

Wage deal may slightly ease South African power woes

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SOUTH AFRICA

The strikes exacerbated the already-serious strain on electricity generation, leading to the highest level of nationwide power outages since 2019. Economic damage and public…

Eskom bailout will not solve South Africa power crisis

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SOUTH AFRICA

The deal will see the state assume or help pay ZAR254bn (USD13.7bn) of Eskom’s debt and comes amid a debilitating increase in breakdowns of generating capacity that mean the…

South Africa's ratings reprieve masks more fiscal woe

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SOUTH AFRICA

The decision of the three rating agencies not to downgrade is a welcome reprieve for Pretoria after months of uncertainty and severe fluctuations in the value of the rand. South…

Prospects for South Africa in 2020

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PROSPECTS 2020

Prospects for South Africa in 2020.

Murky politics to hit South Africa power utility plans

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SOUTH AFRICA

Tsotsi faces a potential no-confidence vote over his handling of the utility's mounting crises which are imperiling power supplies and recently spurred the utility's second 'junk'…

Ethiopian Airlines sees growth opportunities ahead

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ETHIOPIA

Introduction of the new Airbus symbolises Ethiopian's recent success, with the state-owned carrier expanding operations while its continental rivals struggle to compete. An…

Prospects for South Africa to end-2020

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PROSPECTS H2 2020

Meanwhile, the already dire state of public finances is set to deteriorate further as the economic impacts of the COVID-19 dampen revenues and increase debt, further undercutting…