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South Africa’s Tumultuous History With Load-Shedding
When the lights go out in South Africa, not everyone suffers equally. Here’s how historical infrastructure decisions shape the current electricity crisis.
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How Erratic Power Cuts Are Affecting Ghana's Creative Professionals
Known colloquially as dumsor, the constant lack of electricity that's been happening in the country is causing some Ghanaians to lose out on work and opportunities.
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Load Shedding and its Possible Impact on South Africa’s Upcoming Elections
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Turkish Firm Cuts Power to Guinea-Bissau Capital Over Unpaid Bill
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