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African airlines face rising jet fuel costs amid Middle East supply disruption

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Job cuts loom as Glencore challenges Eskom's electricity offer

Job cuts loom as Glencore challenges Eskom's electricity offer

By Olivia Kumwenda-Mtambo and Nqobile Dludla 23 Mar 2026

South Africa’s electricity system is starting to shift from an Eskom monopoly to a more competitive energy marketplace, where electricity could eventually be sold by multiple providers – much like airtime (Image source: © 123rf )

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Eskom's electricity hikes overshadow end of loadshedding

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Eskom grants Samancor and Glencore 29% electricity price cut

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Engen adds 30 new low-emission Springbok-branded trucks to its fleet

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