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Pros And Cons For Privatizing Eskom, One Of The World’s Largest Monopolies

Pros And Cons For Privatizing Eskom, One Of The World’s Largest Monopolies

South African Crosby Menzies sells solar products such as this portable parabolic cooker. Photo: sunfire.co.za
South African Crosby Menzies sells solar products such as this portable parabolic cooker. Photo: sunfire.co.za

Privatization could make the utility run more like a business

Politicians aren’t necessarily great business people. Sometimes they make decisions that win them votes but don’t necessarily make business sense. Full privatisation of Eskom could ensure that the utility is managed more in line with modern business practices with CEOs of private companies making long term decisions.

Source: TheAfricanReview