Monde Bala Named CEO of South Africa’s Transmission Unit
KEY POINTS Monde Bala confirmed as CEO of Eskom’s National Transmission Company South Africa after serving in interim role. Appointment underscores| Energy News Africa Plus
KEY POINTS Monde Bala confirmed as CEO of Eskom’s National Transmission Company South Africa after serving in interim role. Appointment underscores| Energy News Africa Plus
Monde Bala has been appointed CEO of Eskom’s transmission subsidiary, NTCSA, as South Africa pushes energy reforms and grid expansion| Energy News Africa Plus
KEY POINTS Eskom has commissioned Kusile Unit 6, an 800 MW block, bringing the coal plant to its full 4.8 GW capacity. Alongside Medupi, Kusile forms| Energy News Africa Plus
KEY POINTS Eskom warns tampering with electricity meters is a crime, punishable by fines of up to R12,000 or prosecution. Illegal connections and met| Energy News Africa Plus
KEY POINTS Khayelitsha residents protested for three days after Eskom removed illegal power lines. Families say the blackout has increased crime risk| Energy News Africa Plus
KEY POINTS Eskom's 2025 tariff overhaul has led to an 88% increase in fixed charges, impacting solar power users and raising their electricity bills sub| Energy News Africa Plus
KEY POINTS Eskom’s coal fleet performance has improved, with over half of stations operating above 70% efficiency and some over 90%. Unplanned outa| Energy News Africa Plus
KEY POINTS Eskom plans to cut coal power capacity by more than half and boost renewable energy to 32 GW by 2040. Six coal plants are being repurposed| Energy News Africa Plus
KEY POINTS Eskom’s Johannesburg pilot will test green hydrogen production and storage, aiming to inform South Africa’s transition from coal dependen| Energy News Africa Plus
