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Reliable power key to turning around battered economy

Pandemics exert pressure on every part of a country’s economy and disrupt the way of life in societies. The upsurge of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) has put many countries on an auto-pilot mode without clear indicators on when the situation could ease and pave the way for normal life.

As the virus runs riot across the globe, especially in Africa and parts of Asia, the most commonly preferred preventative measures are an experience many countries may not be comfortable implementing.

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