When a major building like Melcom collapses, who is to blame?

Before and after photos of the Achimota Melcom shopping center (located in Accra).

Perhaps the short answer should just be: everybody. Because the Achimota Melcom building’s collapse highlights serious weaknesses in planning regulations and building code enforcement in Accra. When the multistory commercial shopping complex for the Melcom shopping chainĀ collapsedĀ on Wednesday, November 7th in Achimota in Accra, it was not only a horrible disaster but also a testament… Continue reading When a major building like Melcom collapses, who is to blame?