Africa’s Power Problem Is The Whole World’s Misfortune Too

Many African cities are connected to the grid, but outages, weak daily supply, and untracked power losses still make electricity unreliable.

The article argues utilities need a digital, data-rich map of the grid, better metering, and clearer visibility into infrastructure to cut losses and stabilize supply.

Bim Adisa and Beacon Power Services say modern grid management is essential to support industry, job creation, and digital growth.

Reliable electricity is becoming a bigger economic advantage, and fixing grid data gaps could improve Africa’s competitiveness.