Phoenix Metal workers smelt cassiterite. The firm has complained of frequent power outages that lead to losses. PHOTO | FILE |
Frequent power outages are hurting manufacturing and mining sub-sectors despite ongoing efforts to bridge the gap. The shortage is partially attributed to the existing old infrastructure with most power stations requiring an upgrade.
The unreliable power is also taking a toll on the nascent tin smelting industry in the country with Phoenix Metal, a cassiterite smelting plant, suspending operations.
