Kim Harrisberg is a multimedia journalist based in Cape Town, South Africa.

She won the Vodacom Online Journalist of the Year award in 2015 for her multimedia storytelling piece on domestic worker's salaries in South Africa.

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South African companies innovate to tackle solar power inequality

10 May 2023  |  www.news24.com  |  English  |  Inequality

South African companies are innovating to address solar power inequality amid worsening load shedding. Efforts include financing portable and pay-as-you-go solar systems for citizens and charities. The government has created a new minister of electricity role to tackle the energy crisis, with plans to extend coal-fired power stations and auction renewable energy projects. Companies like Sun Exchange and WiSolar are making solar power more accessible through innovative financing and partnerships. However, experts warn that privatizing electricity production could increase costs for consumers and impact municipal subsidies.

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TotalEnergies in talks with South Africa to sell electricity from Matola LNG

01 Oct 2023  |  Zitamar News  |  English  |  International Relations

TotalEnergies is negotiating to supply up to 1,000MW of electricity to South Africa from its proposed LNG-to-power project in Matola, Mozambique. The project, developed with Gigajoule International, aims to make a final investment decision in 2024 and become operational by 2026. The electricity could be sold to Eskom and industrial users, addressing South Africa's severe power shortages. The South African government had declared a state of disaster due to the power crisis, which has since been revoked, though blackouts persist.

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I'm a passionate journalist with a multimedia approach to news reporting and storytelling. I believe that news content must be direct, accurate, and informative. 

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Ramokgopa ‘powerless’ as confusion over who runs Eskom persists – report

12 Nov 2023  |  The Citizen  |  English  |  Public Enterprises

Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has expressed frustration over his limited powers in addressing South Africa's energy crisis, particularly his lack of insight into the Eskom board, which is only accessible to Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan. This issue was brought up during a meeting with the ANC's national working committee (NWC) and was also a point of contention in a session of Parliament’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa). Ramokgopa's planned power station tours were cancelled, leading to speculation of internal conflict, while the NWC has directed the ANC NEC to review the electricity minister's powers. The article also mentions Eskom's financial losses and the proposed incentives for Eskom employees to work during the festive season.

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I am a freelance journalist for Thomson Reuters, New Arab Media, and Remedy Health New York and a member of the US State Department Foreign Press Association. 

I cover technology, public health, economics, climate change, food security, migration and climate change topics.

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Cyril Ramaphosa's all-in on the electricity crisis

05 Apr 2023  |  www.jeuneafrique.com  |  French  |  Energy Crisis

Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, a divisive figure praised for his technocratic skills and criticized for corruption, is Cyril Ramaphosa's favored choice to address South Africa's electricity crisis. Appointed on March 6 during a highly anticipated cabinet reshuffle, Ramokgopa's task is to revive Eskom, the national electricity company plagued by chaos, looting, and deliberate internal sabotage by its own workers. Success in this role could significantly boost President Ramaphosa's chances of re-election in 2024.

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Godfrey Sigwela is a well experienced freelance journalist with an experience of about 20years. He has covered a diverse range of stories, from sports analysis, sports stories, politics, municipal news, socio-economic stories, educational content to including feature stories and entertainment.

Minister of Electricity given power for innovation

29 May 2023  |  www.sapeople.com  |  English  |  Government Policy

The Minister of Electricity, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has been empowered to drive innovation in South Africa's electricity sector. He plans to implement advanced technology to reduce electricity consumption by geysers, despite potential conflicts with homeowners. President Cyril Ramaphosa has directed him to use a transparent tendering system to increase capacity, though past issues with tendering in South Africa raise concerns. The article highlights the need for careful tender management to avoid past mistakes and ensure effective solutions to the country's electricity challenges.

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Lurnay Tshabalala-Mavuso is a Journalist based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Tshabalala is a Legal Analyst, Communication Specialist, Author, Researcher and Scholar with major experience in writing, reporting, news writing and content production. Tshabalala currently works as a Senior Reporter &...

President Cyril Ramaphosa's Presidential Imbizo at Tsakane Stadium in Ekurhuleni

27 Aug 2024  |  tsakaneinformer.blogspot.com  |  English  |  Crime

President Cyril Ramaphosa held a Presidential Imbizo at Tsakane Stadium in Ekurhuleni, engaging with citizens and addressing issues such as unemployment, crime, and service delivery. The event featured speeches from local leaders and ministers, including Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza and Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi, who discussed initiatives like a new airport and surveillance cameras to combat crime. Minister of Electricity Kgosientsho Ramokgopa assured citizens of improvements in electricity supply. The Imbizo emphasized government accountability and community interaction, with President Ramaphosa highlighting Ekurhuleni's economic significance and future development plans.

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