News Desk Reporter
Eskom has welcomed the guilty verdicts against former contractor Michael Lomas and businessman Hudson Kgomoeswana over corruption linked to the Kusile Power Station project.
The power utility described the convictions as a step forward in efforts to address wrongdoing involving its procurement processes.
Eskom credited investigators and law enforcement agencies involved in the case.
The utility said it is continuing to strengthen controls around procurement, governance and internal investigations.
It is also working with government and law enforcement structures to tackle fraud, corruption and other criminal activity affecting the power utility.
Eskom said it will support lawful efforts to recover money lost through corrupt activities.
It added that action will be taken against employees or other individuals found to have committed fraud or corruption.