Business Against Loadshedding: Blueprint of De Ruyter/Oberholzer/Vodacom gets first Rbns

Without the significant contribution of Business Against Crime, South Africa's already difficult position would surely be a lot worse. That body pioneered the template for tackling the country's most difficult challenges through public-private partnerships. Last week saw the finalisation of a similar collaboration on electricity supply with the innovative blueprint of a concept called Virtual Wheeling. it provides a platform for SA businesses to meaningfully contribute in ending loadshedding. Stemming from a project between Vodacom and Eskom during the De Ruyter/Oberholzer era, Virtual Wheeling has attracted its first billions via a commitment by SA's biggest mobile phone company with other big companies poised to follow. In an interview today, Vodacom CEO Shameel Joosub unpacked the details for BizNews editor Alec Hogg.