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South Africa power slump raises global supply chain risks

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  • Electricity production fell 2.3% year-on-year in July, consumption down 4.5%
  • Energy volatility threatens mining exports and investor confidence

 

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – South Africa’s electricity sector contracted sharply in July, with official data showing both supply and demand declining, raising concerns over economic momentum and the country’s role in global commodity markets.

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