Eskom's new transmission company, NTCSA launches.

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GUEST – Segomoco Scheppers - National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) interim CEO

The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE), Eskom SOC Holdings Limited and the National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) are pleased to announce that the NTCSA has officially commenced trading. This milestone marks the NTCSA’s establishment as a duly constituted separate, distinct, and wholly owned subsidiary of Eskom Holdings, and is a significant step in the DPE Roadmap for Eskom towards a reformed electricity supply industry.

The NTCSA will own and operate the country’s national transmission system, the world-class System Operator, the grid strengthening function, energy market services and the International Trader.

7 Oct 1PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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