Mteto Nyati retained as Eskom board chairman
South Africa's electricity minister has confirmed Mteto Nyati will continue in the role as his initial term was set to end.
What happened
Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa announced that Mteto Nyati will stay on as Eskom's board chairperson.123
Nyati's initial term had been scheduled to conclude at the end of October.2
Ramokgopa said continuity is important as Eskom takes the next step in its evolution into what has been described as Eskom 2.0.1
Key points
What the coverage leaves out
- None of the outlets reviewed reported the length of Nyati's new term or when it will end.
- None of the outlets reviewed reported Nyati's own response to the reappointment.
- None of the outlets reviewed gave details on the tariff debate referenced as context for the decision.
Why it matters
The reappointment comes as Eskom, South Africa's national power utility, is described as transitioning into a restructured phase referred to as Eskom 2.0.1
Sources (3)
Every outlet we drew on, grouped by where it is based. Read the originals for the full reporting.
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- 1Daily MaverickZAIndependent
Analysis: Mteto Nyati retained in Eskom board chair seat as tariff debate heats up
- 2SABC NewsZAPublic broadcaster
- 3TechCentralZAPrivate