Eskom's debt woes: Globally respected Debtwire offers its take

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In this interview, BizNews editor and publisher Alec Hogg asks the Head of EMEA Credit Research at Debtwire, Nicholas Smith-Saville, about the company's perspective on Eskom's debt woes. Debtwire is well-known for its analysis of debt markets worldwide and in-depth credit analysis. As a result, Smith-Saville provides a much needed global perspective on Eskom's financial conundrum. Interestingly, Smith-Saville says it's not all bad news for as long as Eskom can start to get itself on the right trajectory and avoid becoming a target for political exploitation. - Gareth van Zyl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14 Dec 2018 9AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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