Are South Africa’s power cuts an opportunity for business?
The lack of a reliable national power supply is forcing many people to find alternatives
Africa Daily · BBC World Service
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Show Notes
Power cuts. They’re the bane of most South Africans’ lives… and a massive political headache due to their disruptive, ongoing and frustrating nature. The causes are myriad: including ageing infrastructure, faulty power plants and deliberate sabotage. But where there are challenges there are always entrepreneurs ready to take advantage, and many new businesses are springing up – providing solutions based on technologies like solar power and inverters, which store electricity the same way a mobile phone power bank does. For Africa Daily, Alan Kasujja takes a look at those finding light – and business opportunities – amongst the blackouts.