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Eskom is the state-owned electricity supplier in South Africa, responsible for generating and distributing electricity across the country.
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TCS | The Cape Town firm quietly connecting Eskom, Pep and 6 000 ATMs
TechCentral - Oct 23, 2026
Metacom has connected over 6,000 ATMs across Africa. The company serves every Pep store in Africa.

In search of a smart grid
ITWeb - May 21, 2026
Brent crude prices have increased by over 50% since the onset of the US/Israel war with Iran. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has led to global energy market disruptions.

Fortifying Africa’s Financial Future: BFSI Security Summit Hits Johannesburg in 2025
IT News Africa - Mar 19, 2025
In 2020, South Africa’s Experian breach compromised the data of 24 million individuals, highlighting vulnerabilities in the financial sector. In 2023, the Medusa hacking group targeted the Malian subsidiary of Bank of Africa, stealing two terabytes of data and demanding $2 million.

South Africa’s rising electricity costs fuel a wave of energy startups
TechCabal - Mar 13, 2025
South Africa's electricity prices will rise by 26% over the next three years, leading to increased demand for energy alternatives. Eskom's price hikes, starting in April, will significantly impact consumer energy bills.

NTCSA Invests $6.3 Billion to Strengthen Grid for Renewable Energy Growth
Tech In Africa - Oct 11, 2024
NTCSA commits R112 billion to revamp transmission grid. Aim to bring 30,000 MW of renewable energy online by 2029.
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