Andre de Ruyter has resigned as Eskom CEO.
He was appointed in December 2019 and has had a tumultuous time in office since.
2022 has seen more power cuts than any year since rolling blackouts started back in 2007.
We’re currently on Stage 5 blackouts, with no sign of a reprieve on the horizon.
Just last week, De Ruyter faced public criticism from both Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe as well as from Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan.
In other news – Job Sikhala’s wife fined ZW$30k for driving against oncoming traffic
Job Sikhala’s wife Ellen has been found guilty of flouting road rules by Harare magistrate Evelyn Mashavakure.
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) accused her of driving against oncoming traffic while rushing to see her jailed husband in September this year. Learn More
