Eskom says S&P’s decision on debt assessment a step in the right direction

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Article Highlights:

  • Eskom said that the move by S&P Global Ratings to place the embattled power utility’s debt assessment on positive watch was a step in the right direction.
  • The bailout, worth over R250 billion over three years, could see S&P upgrade Eskom’s rating.
  • The power utility said that the decision by S&P was an indication to the market that the agency could still improve Eskom’s rating by one or two notches.