Eskom is embroiled in a contractual dispute with Oracle. Oracl | South Africa Reports

Eskom is embroiled in a contractual dispute with Oracle. Oracle provides a range of technical services to the electricity supplier and claims it has been underpaid by R7.3 billion (500 million USD). Eskom offered to pay only 2% of the outstanding amount.

Eskom launched a Johannesburg High Court application to force Oracle to continue providing it with services despite the payment dispute. As part of this application, Eskom said if Oracle withdrew its services it would have “catastrophic consequences” on the company. Eskom argued it would prevent them from operating normally and can affect its ability to supply electricity to South Africa.

The power utility ramped up the fearmongering, warning that South Africa can be dumped into darkness if Oracle gets its way.

The Johannesburg High Court dismissed Eskom’s application and they're planning on appealing the decision.

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