South African ports reopen but lockdown confusion hits mining sector
08-04-20 / by John Basquill
South African authorities have reversed plans to close the country’s ports for all but essential...Eskom
When corruption increases, nations’ growth prospects shrink
29-11-19 / by GTR
Whether it occurs in a small developing economy, a petrostate or a G20 nation, corruption...
Spending pledge cements China-Africa relations
09-12-15 / by Finbarr Bermingham
China has announced US$60bn investment in Africa, with more than half of the finance to...
Eskom scores French support
24-11-15 / by Melodie Michel
South Africa’s Eskom has received a €150mn credit facility from French development agency Agence Française...
SA solar power plant wins project financing
09-04-15 / by Shannon Manders
A total of US$660mn in non-recourse project financing agreements have been signed for the construction...
Eskom closes in on coal financing
20-08-14 / by GTR
Eskom, the South African state-owned power company, is in preliminary talks with banks for a...
Eskom nets solar loan
23-10-13 / by GTR
Eskom has borrowed R1.3bn (about €100mn) for the construction of a solar plant.
Eskom secures European financing
18-07-13 / by GTR
South Africa’s national energy company Eskom has sealed €300mn in financing from European banks.
Eskom gets AfDB backing
28-09-11 / by GTR
South Africa’s state-owned power company Eskom has received two loans worth US$365mn to build the...
Eskom power plant thrown US lifeline
19-04-11 / by GTR
After months of uncertainty over funding, South Africa’s state-owned power company Eskom has been given...