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Looming power blackouts threaten South Africa's economy

 

South Africa’s capacity to generate electricity is shrinking due to ageing power plants, latest statistics show, and the continent’s most developed economy could face rolling blackouts for years to come.

New data released by Statistics South Africa highlight how the beleaguered state power utility Eskom, which generates around 95 percent of the country’s electricity, is unable to meet demand.

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