At a time when Gambians are grappling with relentless power cuts and unreliable water supply, the National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) has chosen to unveil a mobile app. Yes, a mobile app. This announcement comes on the heels of NAWEC’s own admission that it cannot meet the country’s electricity demand, forcing it to implement power rationing. In simple terms, the institution responsible for keeping the lights on has acknowledged failure, yet appears more focused on
