Some entrepreneurs have raised concerns over the recent power outages in the country and the effects on their businesses.

In an interview with JoyNews, a hairdresser at Lapaz said the recent inconsistent supply of electricity has forced her to use other alternative methods in her work to ensure customer satisfaction.

"I think on Wednesday or Tuesday, at around 9:00 when the light went out, several customers passed by, some of them wanted to retouch their hair, and others wanted to do washing but we were not able to do that."

"And even with the braiding, we had to buy gas cylinders. In case we finish braiding a customer's hair and there’s no light, we heat the water separately. So that’s the challenge we are going through," she said.

The hairdresser also expressed her disappointment in leaving work sometimes only to find out there is also power outage at home.

“I stay at Weija Block Factory and that area is even worse than Lapaz. I leave home at six in the morning. When I got home around eight (in the evening) as soon as I opened my gate the light was off. Imagine being at the shop with no light and going home again to the same."

"And then at times, they bring the lights on and the current is low, the fan will not be working properly and your AC cannot work," she bemoaned.

Another hairdresser said she had had to turn customers away due to the non-availability of electricity to work with.

She also noted that some of her equipment have been damaged due to the outages.

Also speaking to Joynews, a phone repairer lamented how his business would see a huge decline should the power outages persist, explaining that his business survives on electricity.

“For the 'dumsor' it is very serious...when the lights go off around 8:00 am, it comes back on at around 6:00 pm. This is very bad and it’s affecting our job. You see this kind of job, without light we cannot do anything and we’re surviving because of the lights. So if the ‘dumsor’ is starting now we’re dead," he added.

Power outages have been a problem for most business owners.

Some are calling for the issue to be resolved or if possible, a load-shedding timetable be provided so people can plan their lives and businesses.