Engineer Overseeing Collapsed George Building Faced Disciplinary Probe
allAfrica
Atholl Mitchell, the consulting engineer responsible for overseeing the construction of the apartment block in George that collapsed last week, was under investigation by the… Read more »
Rescue Efforts Enter Day 10 After Deadly Building Collapse in George
allAfrica
The rescue and recovery operation continues since the tragic building collapse incident at 75 Victoria Street in George, Western Cape. According to George Municipality, rescue… Read more »
Consulting Engineer Who Signed Off Plans for Collapsed George Building Reported Missing - - Later Found
Daily Maverick
Athol Mitchell, who signed the plans for the 75 Victoria building disaster project, was found after an alert had been sent out on the Pink Ladies Facebook page. Read more »
De Beers Operations Safe Amid Separation, Parent Company Says
Namibian
De Beers operations in Namibia will not be affected by the planned separation from its parent company, Anglo American. Read more »
Parliament Grants Ramaphosa Power to Set Political Donation Limits - South African News Briefs - May 17, 2024
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Business Gears Up for Possible Legal Fight Over Health Insurance
The Herald
Business Unity SA (BUSA) has confirmed that it will consider legal action after President Cyril Ramaphosa signs the controversial National Health Insurance Bill into law this week. Read more »
Govt to Roll Out Mass Vaccinations in Hurungwe After Measles Killed 35 Children
New Zimbabwe
The government has announced plans to roll out mass measles vaccinations in Hurungwe, Mashonaland West province after the disease killed 35 children recently. Read more »
UAE's Albwardy Eager to Invest More in Tourism
The Herald
ALBWARDY Investment, which owns Hyatt Regency The Meikles Harare, has expressed willingness to further invest in Zimbabwe's tourism industry following its acquisition in 2020. Read more »
Ramaphosa Signs the Death Certificate for South Africa's Failing Health System [press release]
DA
The DA firmly believes in the constitutional provision of quality healthcare for all South Africans. Section 27 of the Constitution is clear about government's responsibility. Read more »
Court Denies Bail for 5 Accused in AKA Murder Case
allAfrica
The Durban Magistrate's Court has denied bail to the five men accused of murdering rapper Kiernan "AKA" Forbes and his friend, Tebello "Tibz" Motsoane, outside a Durban restaurant… Read more »
South Africa Election 2024 - What's At Stake?
DW
The ruling ANC is projected to lose its majority in the May 29 elections. For many voters, the polls offer another shot at restoring hope in South Africa's democracy. Read more »
Zambia Supreme Court Issues Crushing Judgment for Deaf Drivers [press release]
SALC
On 16 May 2024, the Supreme Court of Zambia delivered a judgment in the appeal of Frankson Musukwa and Others v Road Transport and Safety Agency. The Court dismissed the appeal… Read more »
A Trip to Namibia - We Are Amazed [editorial]
Namibian
There are many stereotypes about Africa. Read more »
El Nino - Govt to Start Distributing Grain, Cash to 7.7 Million Food Insecure Zimbabweans
New Zimbabwe
GOVERNMENT says it will urgently start distributing grain and cash to vulnerable rural and urban dwellers as hunger bites in Zimbabwe. Read more »
Contractor On Site for Mhandamabwe Road
The Herald
Work on the US$41 million reconstruction of the Shurugwi-Mhandamabwe Road in the Midlands province has started, igniting excitement among motorists and those living along the road. Read more »