South African labor market significantly impacted by power cuts, leading to job losses.

South Africa's labor market has suffered greatly due to power cuts, with the most significant impact on jobs, according to new research. Despite improvements in electrification and infrastructure development in lower-income countries, frequent and long-lasting electricity outages raise energy costs, limiting benefits and causing broader social impacts. Power outages remain a major constraint to economic development.

May 29, 2024
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