The multi-billion Rand Ingula Pumped Storage Scheme, like many around the world of this magnitude and complexity has suffered delays not least the site closure ordered by the Department of Labour after last year’s tragic accident that claimed the...
The second longest heavy haul line in the world, Transnet Freight Rail’s export Iron Ore line (853km) will undergo its annual shutdown on Tuesday 12th August 2014. This line carries the longest heavy haul production trains in the world moving an...
Eskom will soon receive the first of three mobile substations ordered by Eskom for deployment within its Mpumalanga Operating Unit. Eskom will utilise the three new units — 40 MVA, 20 MVA and 10 MVA — during fixed type substation refurbishments,...
More than 220 000 Numsa workers in the metal and engineering industries have downed tools today as part of an indefinite strike. Numsa members in Gauteng will today march to the Metal and Engineering Industries Bargaining Council where they will be...
The industrial water treatment chemicals (WTC) market in Sub-Saharan Africa’s power generation sector is gaining significant momentum. This is primarily due to Eskom’s biggest capacity expansion program in 20 years, which is likely to raise...
A government delegation has announced that 300 low cost houses are to be constructed for Khunotswana residents as well as a 25km tarred road which links Khunotswana and Zeerust town. The announcement was made by MEC for Education and Sports...
Eskom says its determined to keep the lights on as the first cold snap of winter sets in. Eskom says intensive maintenance done earlier in the year will reduce the level of maintenance on its power plants this winter compared to last year. Also the...
Environmental specialists from the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) are helping the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) and Eskom to streamline the...
Transport operators can expect for possible traffic disruptions on Saturday 24 May on the N3 toll route at Mooi River. Eskom will be carrying out essential maintenance work to an overhead power line crossing the N3 Toll Route, which requires lane...
