Tag: State-owned enterprise

BusinessEnergyTechnology

South Africa’s Eskom Accelerates Grid Modernization to Eliminate Power Reductions by 2027

South Africa’s state-owned utility Eskom is intensifying efforts to eliminate load reduction by 2027 as grid stability improves. The comprehensive strategy includes expanding free basic electricity, accelerating smart meter installations, and deploying distributed energy resources across high-risk areas.

Eskom’s Comprehensive Strategy to End Load Reduction

South Africa’s state-owned power utility Eskom is reportedly bolstering efforts to eliminate load reduction entirely by 2027, according to recent announcements. The utility’s Load Reduction Elimination Strategy, launched by Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa on September 25, establishes a detailed roadmap to strengthen the country’s distribution network and address electricity challenges in high-risk areas.

by Marcus Linfield
BusinessCybersecurityTechnology

South African Railway Safety Report Shows Mixed Results Amid Infrastructure Challenges

South Africa’s railway system shows declining fatalities but rising injuries according to the latest safety report. Security incidents now represent 70% of all reported occurrences amid infrastructure challenges.

Rail Safety Shows Contrasting Trends in Annual Assessment

South Africa’s railway network has recorded its lowest fatality rate in five years despite facing significant operational and security challenges, according to the Railway Safety Regulator’s latest annual report. The regulator documented 81 fatalities during the reporting period, representing the lowest figure in half a decade, while safety-related occurrences decreased by 7.2% to 9,200 incidents.

by Marcus Linfield
EngineeringSustainability

South African Engineering Bodies Convene 2026 Symposium on Sustainable Development Solutions

The Engineering Council of South Africa and South African Institution of Civil Engineering will host a major sustainability symposium in March 2026. The event aims to address climate resilience, water security, and digital transformation in engineering. Over 300 delegates are expected to attend the two-day gathering in Sandton.

Major Engineering Symposium Focused on Sustainable Development

The Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) and the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) will host a significant engineering symposium in March 2026, according to recent announcements. The event, scheduled for March 25-26 at the Galleria in Sandton, aims to strengthen engineering’s role in national and continental development through sustainable practices.

by Darren Holt