Eskom has restored reliability. Now it must make electricity affordable
Eskom’s return to profitability and dramatic reduction in load-shedding mark a significant turnaround, but rising electricity prices, falling sales and mounting municipal debt present a new threat to its sustainability.
The next challenge is to build an Eskom that remains financially strong by making the grid indispensable, rather than relying on customers to buy ever more electricity from the utility.
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