South Africa: Deadly George Building Collapse – Rescue Operation Ends

[allAfrica] Cape Town -- The George building rescue operation is concluded, Western Cape officials announced today.
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Namibia: 500-Bed Windhoek District Hospital Construction Commences

[Namibia Economist] The Groundwork for the Construction of a New 500-bed Windhoek District Hospital was officially initiated this week by the Health Minister, Dr Kalumbi Shangula, marking a significant stride in the local healthcare sector.
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South Africa: Government Commits to Support Families of Collapsed George Building

[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured the families of the deceased and injured workers who were trapped inside the collapsed building in George, that government will do everything possible to assist.
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Nigeria: Ncos Hotel Project Not Funded By FG, Says Official

[Leadership] Faced with the controversy trailing the unveiling of "COCOS Hotel and Gardens", an investment of the Correctional Service Multi-Purpose Co-operative Society, the leadership of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has declared that the project is not funded by the federal government.
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South Africa: 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 workers and other individuals involved have been tirelessly working at the site for 235 "gruelling" hours.
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South Africa: At Least Three Mozambicans Die in Building Collapse in South Africa

[AIM] Maputo -- At least three Mozambicans have died after a building under construction collapsed, last Monday, in the South African city of George.
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South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Visit George Building Disaster Site

[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to visit the site of the collapsed George building in the Western Cape on Thursday.
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South Africa: 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 Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) at the time of the deadly incident, reports News24 .
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South Africa: Engineer Overseeing Collapsed George Building Faced Disciplinary Probe – South African News Briefs – May 15, 2024

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