The Gambia is facing growing frustration over prolonged power cuts, with some residents reporting blackouts lasting up to 48 hours. The outages have sparked protests in Banjul and surrounding areas, with police using tear gas to disperse crowds.

President Adama Barrow has acknowledged the severity of the crisis, describing it as a national emergency and promising that power supplies will improve by the end of October. The government says new generating capacity is on the way, while the national electricity utility has blamed reduced electricity imports and technical problems for the outages.

With presidential elections expected in December and Barrow seeking a controversial third term, the power crisis is also becoming a political issue.

Mpho Sithole spoke to Essa Lowe, a Journalist at Paradise TV and Radio in The Gambia.

The Gambia is facing growing frustration over prolonged power cuts, with some residents reporting blackouts lasting up to 48 hours. The outages have sparked protests in Banjul and surrounding areas, with police using tear gas to disperse crowds.
President Adama Barrow has acknowledged the severity of the crisis, describing it as a national emergency and promising that power supplies will improve by the end of October. The government says new generating capacity is on the way, while the national electricity utility has blamed reduced electricity imports and technical problems for the outages.
With presidential elections expected in December and Barrow seeking a controversial third term, the power crisis is also becoming a political issue.
Mpho Sithole spoke to Essa Lowe, a Journalist at Paradise TV and Radio in The Gambia.

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The Gambia faces growing frustration over prolonged power cuts

Guinean First Counsellor in charge of Economic Affairs at the High Commission in South Africa, Santou Dabou, says Guinea is open for business and investment following the country's recent presidential elections and the formation of what she describes as a stable government.

Dabou says the return to political stability is creating opportunities for increased trade, investment and small business development.

She was speaking to Channel Africa on the sidelines of the third edition of the Embassies Business and Conference, held over two days at the CSIR in Pretoria, which concluded on Wednesday.

Channel Africa’s Reporter Michael Mbewe filed this report.

Guinean First Counsellor in charge of Economic Affairs at the High Commission in South Africa, Santou Dabou, says Guinea is open for business and investment following the country's recent presidential elections and the formation of what she describes as a stable government.
Dabou says the return to political stability is creating opportunities for increased trade, investment and small business development.
She was speaking to Channel Africa on the sidelines of the third edition of the Embassies Business and Conference, held over two days at the CSIR in Pretoria, which concluded on Wednesday.
Channel Africa&rsquo;s Reporter Michael Mbewe filed this report.

Guinea open for business, investment

As world leaders prepare to gather at the UN General Assembly, aid agencies are urging governments and institutional donors to maintain support for essential health services in Sudan. They warn that, as the ongoing war drives humanitarian needs across the country, funding cuts are reducing the response to what is widely regarded as the world's largest humanitarian crisis.

An estimated 33.7 million people are projected to require humanitarian assistance in 2026, representing the highest number globally. Aid organisations say sustained funding is critical to ensuring access to healthcare, nutrition support and other lifesaving services for vulnerable communities affected by the conflict.

Nhlanhla Mahlangu reports.

As world leaders prepare to gather at the UN General Assembly, aid agencies are urging governments and institutional donors to maintain support for essential health services in Sudan. They warn that, as the ongoing war drives humanitarian needs across the country, funding cuts are reducing the response to what is widely regarded as the world's largest humanitarian crisis.
An estimated 33.7 million people are projected to require humanitarian assistance in 2026, representing the highest number globally. Aid organisations say sustained funding is critical to ensuring access to healthcare, nutrition support and other lifesaving services for vulnerable communities affected by the conflict.
Nhlanhla Mahlangu reports.

Aid agencies urge continued support for essential health services in Sudan

As the world looks for ways to cut carbon emissions from transport, electric vehicles (EVs) are increasingly being seen as part of the solution. But how much difference can EVs really make in South Africa, and how do they perform under local driving and weather conditions?

On World EV Day, Zero Carbon Charge (CHARGE) launched the N3 EV Real-World Test between Johannesburg and Durban. The initiative will collect real-world data on EV range, energy consumption and charging performance, while using two solar-powered, off-grid charging hubs along the route.

The aim is not only to help motorists understand whether EVs are practical for long-distance travel, but also to build a clearer picture of the role electric mobility can play in reducing transport emissions.

Mpho Sithole spoke to Joubert Roux, CHARGE Co-Founder and Chair.

As the world looks for ways to cut carbon emissions from transport, electric vehicles (EVs) are increasingly being seen as part of the solution. But how much difference can EVs really make in South Africa, and how do they perform under local driving and weather conditions?
On World EV Day, Zero Carbon Charge (CHARGE) launched the N3 EV Real-World Test between Johannesburg and Durban. The initiative will collect real-world data on EV range, energy consumption and charging performance, while using two solar-powered, off-grid charging hubs along the route.
The aim is not only to help motorists understand whether EVs are practical for long-distance travel, but also to build a clearer picture of the role electric mobility can play in reducing transport emissions.
Mpho Sithole spoke to Joubert Roux, CHARGE Co-Founder and Chair.

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