Zille back; More loadshedding? Green energy thumbs-up; PIC on Eskom, Moyo; Brexit; Boks

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Helen Zille has been elected as the head of the Democratic Alliance’s Federal Council in a return to a leadership role in the party.
The power blackouts that gripped South Africa last week ended on Saturday as Eskom’s power supplies improved, but the utility warned that the shortages may not be over yet.
The Public Investment Corporation will meet next month to consider options on how to help Eskom deal with its debt according to a report in the Sunday Times and chairman Reuel Khoza wants Old Mutual to end its months-long dispute with fired CEO Peter Moyo. 
The renewable industry in South Africa has welcomed the significant allocation to renewable sources in the Government’s latest integrated Resource Plan which maps out the energy mix for the next decade.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been forced by Parliament to ask for another Brexit delay but he is still confident he can get his deal approved by MPs before the end of the month; and
The Springbok lifted the spirits when they reached the semi-finals of the Rugby World Cup after beating plucky host nation Japan yesterday by 26-3 and say they are ready for a cracking semi-final against Wales next Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
20 Oct 2019 1PM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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