While in Europe there are fears of temporary power cuts this winter, residents of Zimbabwe are sometimes without electricity for weeks.
The country is suffering from an extreme energy crisis, caused by climate change and government negligence. Those who can afford it switch to solar energy, but for many that is not an option.
My photos and the report about the problems that have arisen (but also the solutions) are in the Volkskrant today. You can read the piece online via this link.
