Minerals Council suggests tariff methodology, costs as next focus for Eskom

While the Minerals Council South Africa lauds Eskom for having maintained an average energy availability factor of 68.5% through February, which is above the 68% target set out in the Integrated Resources Plan 2025, the industry body is concerned about the utility’s tariff methodology and other cost factors that affect the sustainability of the Eskom system. South Africa’s global competitiveness is directly impacted by electricity pricing dynamics, says Minerals Council economist André Lourens.
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Clean energy transition provides opportunities for Africa but needs cooperation, money

Southern Africa remains one of the world’s most climate vulnerable regions, pointed out Zimbabwean Energy and Power Development Deputy Minister Yeukai Simbanegavi at the recent Africa Energy Indaba 2026, held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. She was participating in a panel discussion. The importance of implementing the energy goals of last year’s COP 30 climate summit, and of the G20 Summit held in South Africa, could not be overemphasised, she said. Zimbabwe had its Vision 2030 initiative, which acknowledged energy as a key enabler of economic transformation. She also cited the national objective of increasing access to clean cooking technologies to 70% by 2030, from the current 38%.
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Anthem moves ahead with giant Free State PV project following offtake deals with two traders

Leading South African independent power producer Anthem has announced that its giant 475 MWac (620 MWdc) Notsi solar PV project in the Free State has advanced to financial close after concluding private offtake agreements with electricity traders Discovery Green and NOA Group. The R9-billion transaction has been supported by a consortium of lenders, including Standard Bank, Nedbank, ABSA and Vantage GreenX Note.
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