Eskom enquête sur des irrégularités dans un contrat de fourniture de diesel de 21 milliards de rands

Eskom a confirmé l'ouverture d'une enquête interne sur d'éventuelles irrégularités dans l'approvisionnement en carburant diesel pour la centrale électrique d'Ankerlig, près du Cap. L'enquête porte sur un contrat de cinq ans d'une valeur d'environ 21 milliards de rands attribué à cinq fournisseurs fin 2024. Des questions ont été soulevées concernant les paiements anticipés, les qualifications des soumissionnaires et les processus de diligence raisonnable.

Eskom a attribué le contrat en décembre 2024 à African Forwarding and Shipping, Astron Energy, Lanele Resources, Nutinox et Severino Industries. L'accord couvre la fourniture d'un milliard de litres de diesel sur cinq ans, destinés aux centrales électriques de pointe.

Le service public a fait l'objet d'un examen minutieux concernant près de 3 milliards de rands de paiements anticipés effectués à certains fournisseurs entre février et juillet 2025. Eskom a également accepté les offres d'entreprises faisant face à des allégations de corruption distinctes liées à des contrats de Transnet.

Eskom a déclaré que son département des enquêtes et de la sécurité du groupe a terminé la majeure partie de l'examen. Le rapport final est attendu pour le 15 mai 2026. Plusieurs fournisseurs ont déclaré avoir coopéré avec les enquêteurs, mais n'avoir pas eu connaissance des conclusions.

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