<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2404/733050-208x117.jpg?5" width="208" height="117" alt="South Africa's construction mafia problem is making national headlines and slowing down the economy. Source: DALL-E 3" align="left"><br><span >South Africa's construction mafia problem is making national headlines and slowing down the economy. Source: DALL-E 3&lt;/span><p>Construction projects across South Africa are falling victim to a relentless wave of extortion, causing delays, massive cost overruns, and threatening the industry's viability. Extortionists, often masquerading as local business forums, demand exorbitant payments or a share of contracts in exchange for not sabotaging or violently disrupting work at building sites.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/how-to-prepare-for-the-construction-extortion-epidemic-453149a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=360&ct=1&ci=247315">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2404/732803-208x117.jpg?5" width="208" height="117" alt="Prototype spectator stand" align="left"><br><span >Prototype spectator stand&lt;/span><p>A 1,280-seater football stadium, primarily constructed from sustainably sourced timber, is taking shape in Maseru. Dubbed the "Stadium of Life," this innovative project is a testament to the potential of sustainable construction. It's driven by a collaboration between local charity and football club Kick4Life (K4L), non-profit organisation Relationships Inspiring Social Enterprise (rise International), the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), and certification body DNV.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/lesotho-to-unveil-africas-first-sustainable-timber-stadium-453009a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=493&ct=1&ci=247265">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>

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<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2403/732254-208x117.jpg?5" width="208" height="117" alt="Alexia and Keerthana exploring Mahdia" align="left"><br><span >Alexia and Keerthana exploring Mahdia&lt;/span><p>Two you...