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The South African economy is still suffering as a result of rolling power outages. According to economists, load shedding in its various forms costs the economy money on a daily basis.

File image of a sign outside Eskom Megawatt Park.

But it seems the current power challenges are likely to continue as Eskom says its generation system remains unreliable and unpredictable. Eskom has again apologised for the inconvenience the blackouts have caused to the economy and the country as a whole. The power utility says it’s working around the clock to ensure that the lights are kept on.

And the rising electricity costs, coupled with the rolling blackouts are likely to hit pressured consumers hard. Economists say the total cost of expenditure for consumers is high and disruptive.

 

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