Why South Africa's latest plan for state-owned power giant could work: Is change finally on the horizon for South Africa's power utility? Gavin Fordham/ flickrSouth African President Cyril Ramaphosa has unveiled a new plan for the country’s beleaguered state owned power utility, Eskom. During his State of the Nation Address on 7 February, Ramaphosa announced that Eskom … [Read more...] about Why South Africa’s latest plan for state-owned power giant could work | The Conversation
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Eskom, state-owned enterprises, law and order — Ramaphosa’s uphill battle
Eskom, state-owned enterprises, law and order — Ramaphosa's uphill battle: With just hours before President Cyril Ramaphosa begins his second State of the Nation address, senior Mail & Guardian journalists unpack the challenges facing the president. LAW AND ORDER Franny Rabkin Between last year’s State of the Nation address (Sona) and this year’s Sona, South Africa has been … [Read more...] about Eskom, state-owned enterprises, law and order — Ramaphosa’s uphill battle
SA News: Op-Ed: South Africa needs to sober up to save itself from sickly state-owned enterprises
Op-Ed: South Africa needs to sober up to save itself from sickly state-owned enterprises: The South African government is said to be seriously considering selling its stake in telecommunication firm, Telkom, in order to save the troubled South African Airways (SAA). This has brought back debates about what is the right thing to do around the ... Source: "South Africa" - … [Read more...] about SA News: Op-Ed: South Africa needs to sober up to save itself from sickly state-owned enterprises
South Africa needs to sober up to save itself from sickly state-owned enterprises | The Conversation
South Africa needs to sober up to save itself from sickly state-owned enterprises: South Africa needs to decide if it will continue to waste public money on its national carrier, or incur the costs of letting SAA go bankrupt. ShutterstockThe South African government is said to be seriously considering selling its stake in telecommunication firm, Telkom, in order to save the … [Read more...] about South Africa needs to sober up to save itself from sickly state-owned enterprises | The Conversation
The secret to successful state-owned enterprises is how they’re run | The Conversation
Electricity pylons from Cape Town's Koeberg nuclear power plant. State-owned companies help to provide infrastructure for economic development. Reuters/Mike HutchingsState-owned companies are often touted as necessary tools for development in emerging economies. This is because they can be directed by governments to achieve development ends. The model has been a success in … [Read more...] about The secret to successful state-owned enterprises is how they’re run | The Conversation
