South Africa urged to halt new data centres
South Africa data centres face growing scrutiny as civil society groups raise concerns over their use of water, electricity and land
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South Africa regulator approves discounted power tariffs
Nersa approves interim discounted power tariffs for struggling South African ferrochrome companies.
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South Africa grants Eskom limited emissions exemptions
Government mandates stricter monitoring, health services amid pollution concerns
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South Africa’s Koeberg nuclear plant unit shuts down unexpectedly
South African power utility Eskom announced that a unit at the Koeberg nuclear power plant shut down unexpectedly. The unplanned shutdown occurred when Koeberg Unit 2 tripped while operating at full capacity, though Eskom confirmed it was not due to a technical fault. Eskom stated that the trip happened inadvertently during ongoing work on Unit 1, which has been offline for maintenance. Following the incident, Unit 2 was switched off as a precautionary measure in line with standard operational protocols. Eskom assured the public that efforts to restart the affected unit were underway, with reconnection expected within 48 hours. Located north of Cape Town, Koeberg remains Africa’s only commercial nuclear power station, contributing 1,860 megawatts or 5% of South Africa’s power supply. The temporary loss of this unit adds to ongoing energy challenges, as Eskom continues battling infrastructure constraints and frequent power cuts.
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Eskom announces days of power cuts in South Africa
South Africa is experiencing widespread power cuts after multiple breakdowns at Eskom’s coal-fired power plants.
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McKinsey Africa to pay $123 million in bribery scandal
McKinsey & Company’s African subsidiary has agreed to pay a $122.8 million fine to settle charges of bribery in South Africa.
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South Africa’s graft probe reveals $7 billion in losses
The losses amount to billions of dollars and have had devastating consequences for the country’s economy.
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South Africa’s power utility eyes profit after diesel costs fuel loss
Eskom, South Africa’s power utility, aims for a financial turnaround after ending blackouts.
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