When is admitting error simply a political ploy? - Creamer Media’s Engineering News
March 27, 2009
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When is admitting error simply a political ploy?
Creamer Media’s Engineering News, South Africa … that it had “screwed up” in relation to its coal procurement in early 2008 – a failure that precipitated the near collapse of the national power system and led to a protracted period of load- shedding in a bid to stabilise the distressed system. … |
Bay lights may go out but not due to Eskom blackout - Weekend Post
March 26, 2009
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Bay lights may go out but not due to Eskom blackout
Weekend Post, South Africa “In the Walmer area we lost a lot of money last year with Eskom‘s load-shedding and the power sub- station blast,” he said. “There is no way I will voluntarily sabotage my business. I‘m willing to switch off the candles but not electricity. … |
Roll On 'Expensive' Electricity - Cape Business News
March 25, 2009
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Roll On 'Expensive' Electricity
Cape Business News, South Africa THE last scheduled electricity load-shedding may have happened as far back as April 2008, but we’re not yet out of the woods, considering the thin reserve margin of Eskom – not only now but for many years into the future. This margin is so thin that it … |
Chinese ‘twinning’ bid to jump-start Mthatha - Dispatch Online
March 12, 2009
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Chinese ‘twinning’ bid to jump-start Mthatha
Dispatch Online, South Africa There were also regular power cuts, even before Eskom started its load-shedding programme. But it has been the state of roads that has always irked motorists in Mthatha and made driving in the city a nightmare. Last month KSD received a R18.7 million … |
Procter & Gamble to invest R200m in local plant - Business Day
March 10, 2009
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Procter & Gamble to invest R200m in local plant
Business Day, South Africa The availability of a stable electricity supply was also a factor, but Eskom abandoned scheduled load shedding at the end of last year, which meant power stability was not as pressing an issue anymore. Procter & Gamble was also keen to establish … |
The New Power Player - Cape Business News
March 9, 2009
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The New Power Player
Cape Business News, South Africa The supply of electricity is currently still holding up well, but it’s no secret that load shedding will be with us for a long time to come. The shortfall in supply by 2015 is estimated to be more than 20%. Broadcrown South Africa currently stocks … |
Lack of Electricity Infrastructure Costs R2 Billion Per Year - African Energy News Review
March 6, 2009
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Lack of Electricity Infrastructure Costs R2 Billion Per Year
African Energy News Review, South Africa "We dare not allow a situation where inadequate electricity supply plunges us back into darkness," said the minister, referring to when load shedding was implemented due to inadequate electricity supply margins early last year. … |
Less light at the end of the tunnel? - StatSA electricity report - 2711
March 5, 2009
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Less light at the end of the tunnel? - StatSA electricity report
2711, South Africa … which is a far cry from the 10% reduction envisaged by the Eskom. The stagnant generation and small reduction in consumption holds the potential that the economy might be faced with rolling blackouts, or worth, the return of the dreaded ‘load shedding’ |
trading: Thinking of going online - consider this - 2711
March 5, 2009
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trading: Thinking of going online - consider this
2711, South Africa As we move towards an age where dependency on technology deepens, there’s no need to panic if your computer conks out or you’re experiencing load shedding and you can’t access the internet. Support staff and brokers should always be a phone call away … |
Power outages set to return - Sowetan
March 5, 2009
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Power outages set to return
Sowetan, South Africa South Africa was severely affected by load-shedding last year – a system of scheduled electricity blackouts – to minimise the use of energy. This was caused by a lack of electricity supply to meet the demand. EDI Holdings spokesman Mbulelo Musi said … |
