How they felt the pinch of power cuts

Friday, March 21, 2014

While the big boys scoff at the impact of the power cuts, small-to-medium businesses owned by ordinary members of society without financial muscle for back-up generators are left counting their losses.

Informal sector

Not only were the formal businesses affected, but informal businesses too were also hit hard. Most informal businesses rely on the public lights to conduct their businesses. Without power there is no business for them. It is even risky to sell anything in the dark.

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How they felt the pinch of power cuts

While the big boys scoff at the impact of the power cuts, small-to-medium businesses owned by ordinary members of society without financial muscle for back-up generators are left counting their losses.

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