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    Supporters protest against Eskom 40% tariff hike outside NERSA public hearing on November 21, 2024 in Durban, South Africa.
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    13 February 2025

    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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    03 May 2024

    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.

    A worker stands at the entrance of private electricity distributor Rural Free State's substation in Frankfort, Free State, South Africa on May 9, 2023.
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    29 February 2024

    Load Shedding and its Possible Impact on South Africa’s Upcoming Elections

    Creative professionals recount how power cuts have affected their work, and how some of the challenges young people are facing will influence voter turnout and the outcome of the elections in May.

    Local people are seen among the shops as daily life continues in Bissau, the capital of Guinea-Bissau on October 05, 2023.
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    18 October 2023

    Turkish Firm Cuts Power to Guinea-Bissau Capital Over Unpaid Bill

    Guinea-Bissau's capital plunged into darkness as Turkish power provider takes drastic action.

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