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Financing energy project development in Africa 7 Katia dos Santos
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Eskom annual results: finances up, operating performance down 9 Email: katias@nowmedia.co.za
NERSA’s decision regarding 2023-25 electricity tariffs 11
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New year ushers in new leadership appointments 13
Cummins leadership culture part of its strategy 14 COORDINATION
A civil engineering project well worth its ‘salt’ 15 Charmaine Manicom
Contract to supply a massive battery system in the UK 15 Email: charmainem@nowmedia.co.za
Secure, always-on connectivity for grid modernisation 16
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Carpe diem folks, Eskom’s in a poverty of the soul crisis – just fix it! 17
Just when needed, French nukes disappoint 19 Email: adele@dezignhq.co.za
Significant opportunities exist in SA’s energy and electricity sectors 20
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