Wreckage: Clear reporting on damage, failures and what comes after

Wreckage isn't just twisted metal or burned buildings. It shows up as broken systems, failed projects, ruined plans and lives turned upside down. On this tag page you’ll find stories that trace what broke, why it broke, and what happens next.

We cover both literal wreckage — crashes, infrastructure damage, energy failures — and figurative wreckage, like political fallout, financial penalties, and social consequences. Each piece aims to explain who’s affected, who’s responsible, and what the short- and long-term fixes might look like.

What this tag focuses on

Expect three simple things in our wreckage reporting: clear facts, practical context, and next-step implications. For example, when Eskom returned to Stage 3 loadshedding, we explained the breakdowns behind the blackout and what households and businesses can do to cope. When projects or loans lead to huge penalties — like the Ksh6 billion losses flagged in Kenya — we look at the contracts, the missed deadlines, and the officials involved.

Wreckage stories often ask the same basic questions: Was this avoidable? Who paid the price? What changes are being demanded? We answer those questions plainly so readers can understand the real impact — not just the headlines.

Sample stories you’ll find here

Read a mix of on-the-ground reporting, explainers and follow-ups. A few recent pieces under this tag include:

“Eskom's Stage 3 Loadshedding” — a look at the technical failures and short-term fixes after South Africa’s power supply slipped back into controlled cuts.

“Kenya Faces Ksh6 Billion Penalty Bill” — details on how idle loans and delayed project payments turned into costly fines and what that means for national programs.

“Engineers Board Orders Degree Recall” — a story about misuse of professional titles and the ripple effects for institutions and public trust.

We also include pieces that explore emotional or cultural wreckage, like relationship breakdowns or the aftermath of celebrity deaths, when those stories connect to wider social themes.

Every article links to official statements, documents, or expert reactions when available. That helps you verify claims and see the evidence for yourself.

Want faster updates? Use the search box to filter wreckage stories by country, industry or date. Bookmark this page for ongoing developments: wreckage often leads to investigations, new policies, or court cases that change the story over time.

If you spot a story we should cover, or you have documents or photos, send them to our tipline. Real-world wreckage needs careful reporting — and your info helps us hold people and systems to account.