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Cape Town seeks access to alternative energy | Money Talks

Businesses in South Africa are appealing to the government to find a solution to the electricity crisis. Power cuts have become more frequent and costs have risen. Another price hike went into effect on Monday, bringing the increases to more than 300 percent over 10 years, for an unreliable grid. As Melanie Rice reports, the city of Cape Town doesn't want to wait for solutions. It's going to court to get permission to find alternative sources of power. #Eskom #IPPs #Economy

South Africa's Eskom aims to avoid load-shedding | Money Talks

South Africa's Eskom aims to avoid load-shedding | Money Talks

Cape Town Water Crisis: Less water uptake leading to revenue challenges

Cape Town Water Crisis: Less water uptake leading to revenue challenges

South Africa’s power supplier Eskom forced to turn off the lights

South Africa’s power supplier Eskom forced to turn off the lights

Private firm to bring power to 30,000 South Sudan homes | Money Talks

Private firm to bring power to 30,000 South Sudan homes | Money Talks

Can stability be restored in France amidst Macron's pension reforms?

Can stability be restored in France amidst Macron's pension reforms?

Can China's peace plan resolve Ukraine conflict?

Can China's peace plan resolve Ukraine conflict?

Is the ‘National Shutdown’ in South Africa a political power play?

Is the ‘National Shutdown’ in South Africa a political power play?

The costly fallout of Iraq invasion

The costly fallout of Iraq invasion

The Imran Khan controversy over alleged sale of state gifts

The Imran Khan controversy over alleged sale of state gifts

Could reviving Saudi Arabia - Iran relations turn bitter rivals into a productive partnership?

Could reviving Saudi Arabia - Iran relations turn bitter rivals into a productive partnership?

Is Georgia's democracy at risk amid protests and anti-democratic legislation?

Is Georgia's democracy at risk amid protests and anti-democratic legislation?

Will Bakhmut fall to Russian forces in Ukraine's latest battle?

Will Bakhmut fall to Russian forces in Ukraine's latest battle?

Israel sees one of the biggest protests in it's history

Israel sees one of the biggest protests in it's history

Are 15-minute cities feasible?

Are 15-minute cities feasible?

Is Sri Lanka one step closer to stabilising its economy?

Is Sri Lanka one step closer to stabilising its economy?

Is it fair to ban one of the world's most popular apps?

Is it fair to ban one of the world's most popular apps?

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