South Africa:   Eskom Loan a Contradiction for World Bank

Business Day, 12 April 2010

SA's application to the World Bank for a $3,75bn loan, most of which is intended for coal-fired electricity, coincides with a worldwide debate on the appropriate role of… Read more »

South Africa:   Eskom Welcomes the Decision of the World Bank

Business Day, 9 April 2010

Eskom has welcomed the World Bank's decision to grant the power utility a $3.5bn loan, it said in a statement today. Read more »

South Africa:   World Bank Approves Energy Loan

Business Day, 9 April 2010

The World Bank has thrown Eskom the lifeline it was so desperately seeking by approving a $3.75 billion loan to help South Africa secure its electricity supply. Read more »

South Africa:   World Bank Approves Eskom Loan

BuaNews, 9 April 2010

The World Bank has approved South Africa's US$3.75 billion loan to help the country achieve a reliable electricity supply. Read more »

South Africa:   Eskom's 3,75 Billion Loan Bid Battles Against Green Lobby

Business Day, 7 April 2010

A LOAN for Eskom from the World Bank hung in the balance yesterday as three US legislators sought tighter conditions for the $3,75bn loan and fresh news reports said global… Read more »

South Africa:   Opposition Leader Lobbies Against World Bank Loan

Business Day, 8 April 2010

Democratic Alliance (DA) leader Helen Zille met with US ambassador Donald Gips in Pretoria yesterday to lobby against the World Bank granting an unconditional loan to Eskom to… Read more »

South Africa:   All Fired Up over Coal

UNIRIN, 8 April 2010

The first of the Millennium Development Goals set by the United Nations and endorsed by its global membership is to eradicate poverty and hunger, but the energy to drive the… Read more »

South Africa:   World Bank Decides On Eskom Loan Today

BuaNews, 8 April 2010

With the World Bank expected to announce its decision on South Africa's application for a $3.75 billion loan today, government says that all stakeholders in the matter have been… Read more »