Prolonged power outages continue to disrupt economic activities and the daily lives of households. In some neighborhoods, these cuts can last for several hours, or even a large part of the day.
In workshops, shops, and businesses dependent on electricity, operations slow down or come to a halt when equipment can no longer function. Employees sometimes have to wait for power to be restored before resuming their work. For small businesses relying primarily on daily revenue, these interruptions can lead to income losses or delays in fulfilling orders.
“An entire business depends on electricity. We truly hope that the trip to Europe will bring concrete solutions for the population,” says an entrepreneur.
Households must also adapt their activities to the outages. Certain tasks are postponed, and daily schedules may be disrupted. Pupils and students may also face difficulties studying in the evening or accessing online resources when interruptions are prolonged.
For those whose income depends directly on daily activities, the duration of the outages can have immediate economic consequences. The issue of reliable electricity supply remains a major concern for many users.
In this context, the President of the Republic’s trip to Europe has raised expectations regarding projects aimed at strengthening electricity production. Among them is the Volobe hydroelectric project, presented as one of the future contributions to the national grid.
Beyond announcements and ongoing projects, the evolution of the situation will primarily be judged by the reduction in the frequency and duration of power cuts, as well as the improvement in the availability of electricity for households and economic activities.
Captured & Published at: 2026-09-11 06:09:08 (Madagascar Local Time EAT)
Original Source: https://www.lexpress.mg/2026/09/electricite-les-coupures-continuent-de.html
