South Africa: Eskom Willing to 'Buy SA' But Warns On Higher Costs, Tariffs

Johannesburg — Eskom acting CEO Mpho Makwana says the establishing of new industries will entail additional cost in investment and skills.

Eskom supported the use of its huge procurement programme to stimulate local industry, but has warned that this means higher costs and therefore higher electricity tariffs.

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