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Nigeria consulate in South Africa suffers power cut over US$23,000 debt

The Nigerian consulate in Johannesburg, South Africa, had their power supply cut after it emerged that they owed the utility provider to the tune of 400,000 rand ($23,000).

The power cut happened on Wednesday (January 18) but was restored same day after officials arranged to pay a deposit of US$7,000.

The consul-general also promised that the balance of the outstanding account will be settled by the end of January.

The BBC reports that consulate staff refused City Power (power provider) officials access to the property but supply was cut from the power grid remotely.

The disconnection drive was necessitated by massive power indebtedness with local media reporting that the utility is owed $232m in unpaid accounts overall.

South Africa is currently suffering a power crisis that forced President Cyril Ramaphosa to abandon participation at the just ended World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland.

 

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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