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            <title>NTCSA setting up market surveillance unit as part of preparations for SAWEM launch in April</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) reports that it will establish an internal, yet ring-fenced, market surveillance unit as a safeguard against any abuse of dominance within the yet-to-be-launched South African Wholesale Electricity Market (SAWEM). SAWEM is scheduled to begin operating in April 2027, with Eskom Generation set to be by far the dominant market participant at its launch.]]></description>
            <author>Terence Creamer</author>
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            <description><![CDATA[State-owned power utility Eskom says it has sufficient capacity to accommodate the current growth in electric vehicle (EV) sales, buoyed by surging oil prices, but points out that low-voltage residential networks will, most likely, pose a future challenge. Speaking at the Africa E-Mobility Week 2026 held in Stellenbosch this week,]]></description>
            <author>Irma Venter</author>
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            <title>Opinion: Billions left out of Eskom’s Medupi and Kusile cost disclosure</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[After almost two decades, South Africans are entitled to a complete accounting of the Medupi and Kusile power station projects, but some questions remain unanswered, writes EE Business Intelligence MD Chris Yelland.]]></description>
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            <title>Independent power producer Globeleq has appointed a new chief development officer</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[UK-based African independent power developer, owner and operator group Globeleq announced on Monday that it has appointed Edouard Wenseleers as chief development officer. His appointment has been made effective from August 10. He originally joined the company in 2018 and was most recently its MD Business Development and Head of East Africa. “Edouard’s appointment reflects both his significant contribution to Globeleq over the past eight years and the depth of leadership talent within our organisation,” explained Globeleq CEO Jonathan Hoffman. “He has consistently demonstrated the ability to originate, develop and deliver complex projects in some of Africa’s most dynamic markets. As we continue to expand our development portfolio and pursue new opportunities, I believe Edouard is the right leader to get the most out of our team and deliver value for our business and the communities we serve.”]]></description>
            <author>Rebecca Campbell</author>
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            <title>Draft electricity pricing policy published, SAWEM start needs to be set – BLSA</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[While the recently published draft Electricity Pricing Policy, which is due to be finalised by March 2027, will support a competitive electricity market, the launch of the South African Wholesale Electricity Market (SAWEM) has been repeatedly delayed, says business organisation Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) CEO Busisiwe Mavuso. In the most recent update provided, the market was set to begin trading with external participants in September, but no update has been provided on when full operation can be expected.]]></description>
            <author>Schalk Burger</author>
            <category>REFORM PROGRESS</category>
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            <title>Sun King registers UN Energy Compact with pledge to reach 200m people by 2030</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Having registered an Energy Compact with UN-Energy on September 24, the world’s largest off-grid solar energy company Sun King will deploy more than 50-million new solar kits across Africa by 2030 and more than $5.6-billion of solar equipment, which will add 3.8 GW of new solar capacity and extend clean energy access to 200-million people. This within the context of nearly 700-million people, 85% of which are in Africa, still lacking access to reliable electricity.]]></description>
            <author>Sabrina Jardim</author>
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            <title>Reappointed Nyati links Eskom unbundling to board’s new top priority of electricity affordability</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Eskom chairperson Dr Mteto Nyati, whose term has been extended by a further three years, says the board’s top priority has shifted from guaranteeing electricity stability to ensuring affordability. In addition, he drew a direct link between that goal and moves under way to fully separate the National Transmission Company South Africa from Eskom Holdings, while questioning the prevailing view that he and the board were opposed to such restructuring. Speaking after Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa confirmed that Cabinet had endorsed his reappointment as from November 1, Nyati said the board would now focus on implementing the ‘Eskom 2.0’ strategy outlined for it by its shareholder. The strategy has multiple objectives, but places emphasis on the need for affordable electricity for both businesses and households and to facilitate government’s reindustrialisation vision.]]></description>
            <author>Terence Creamer</author>
            <category>ESKOM LEADERSHIP</category>
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            <description><![CDATA[Renewable-energy company and Seriti Holdings subsidiary Seriti Green has moved from investment commitment to operating infrastructure, in Mpumalanga, with Phase 1 of its flagship Ummbila Emoyeni wind energy facility supplying electricity to the national grid.  The first 155 MW, comprising 25 turbines, marking the successful delivery of Phase 1 of Seriti Green’s planned 900 MW renewable-energy programme in the province, entered commercial operation on July 31, 2026.  ]]></description>
            <author>Keabetswe Shilakwe</author>
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