The Kimberley Prospector

Day: February 26, 2026

Numsa calls Ekapa mine ‘a crime scene’ as closure leaves workers ‘abandoned’

Numsa calls Ekapa mine ‘a crime scene’ as closure leaves workers ‘abandoned’

Numsa has labelled the Ekapa mine a “crime scene” following the February 17 mud rush that left five miners presumed dead, as the company’s sudden decision to apply for liquidation and halt operations has left more than 1,000 workers unpaid, facing job losses and claiming they were “abandoned”. Read more: Numsa calls Ekapa mine ‘a […]

Douglas residents reject smart electricity meters

Douglas residents reject smart electricity meters

Douglas residents walked out of a community meeting in Breipaal, rejecting the installation of smart electricity meters over concerns about higher costs and disconnections, while Siyancuma Municipality defended the roll-out as necessary to curb electricity theft and improve revenue collection. Read more: Douglas residents reject smart electricity meters

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