High Electricity Prices And Load-Shedding May Soon Be History

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Last month’s announcement by President Ramaphosa that the threshold for electricity generation not requiring a license will be increased from 1MW to 100MW was met with much positivity. Considering the ongoing dire news about South Africa’s energy supply, it is encouraging to note that, this week, Minister Mantashe gazetted the rules allowing for this.
17 Aug 2021 1PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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