Eskom, South Africa’s largest electricity utility, is on the hunt for a new CEO to guide the company through a period of significant change and challenges. The search has been global, with 147 candidates initially considered and ongoing scrutiny of the Memorandum of Incorporation (MOI) requiring the submission of three appointable candidates. The new CEO will need a range of skills to tackle the urgent issues facing the power company, including incorporating renewable energy sources, upgrading aging infrastructure, and rebuilding trust among employees, customers, and the broader South African public.
South Africa’s Minister of Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, reiterated the country’s commitment to providing electricity to Namibia during a media briefing in Windhoek. Namibia currently generates only 40% of its required energy domestically, with the remaining 60% imported from neighboring countries through the Southern African Power Pool. South Africa contributes 100 megawatts to this energy supply.
South Africa and Germany have signed a declaration of intent to establish the South African German Hydrogen Task Force. This joint task force aims to explore and develop the green hydrogen market, which has emerged as a promising new frontier in the realm of clean energy. Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, the Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, and German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck have committed their respective nations to collaborate in tapping into the immense potential of the green hydrogen economy.