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South Africa Seeks Adviser for Eskom Spin-Off Creditor Talks

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5 August 2026

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Fusion42 · 5 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

South Africa plans to hire advisers to negotiate with lenders on spinning off Eskom's transmission subsidiary, aiming to create an independent transmission system operator to boost private-sector participation in electricity.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Climate Tech.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

The split of Eskom’s transmission arm opens the door for new players in South Africa’s power market. If you work in electricity transmission or supply, start mapping relationships ahead of fresh market entrants.

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