With absolutely nothing but appalling news coming out of Zimbabwe in Africa, we have found a series of photos that are not only stunning in there element of danger, but are also far removed from the troubles and strife that the country is going through. Whilst this scribe is appalled by the political and financial situation in Zimbabwe and the resulting humanitarian crisis (not to mention the worlds total inability to recognise it far less deal with it effectively), this e-Newsletter is not a soapbox for such matters.

The magnificent 128m Victoria Falls has one particular section known as 'The Devil's Swimming Pool'. During September and December people can swim as close as possible to the edge of the falls without falling over. The spot is increasingly attracting the 'radical tourist' as more people come for the ultimate experience.

Would you dare?

A key Cantonese opera society has unveiled a plan to convert a historic building into a training centre and museum dedicated to the local art.

An international boarding school for at least 1,200 students is planned for Tuen Mun with land and - if necessary - financial help from the government.

The Buildings Department approved 26 building plans in November - 13 on Hong Kong Island, six in Kowloon and seven in the New Territories.

The Lands Department and Buildings Department have updated and released today (December 30) the lists of private developments which are required under land leases or deeds of dedication to provide and manage various public facilities, such as open spaces, pedestrian passages and walkways, footbridges and car parks.

The Urban Renewal Authority is considering increasing its cash for upcoming acquisitions by issuing bonds and borrowing from banks, which could be made easier after it was issued a top credit rating by Standard & Poor's yesterday.

The government will not need to spend a cent in a Walt Disney Company proposal to inject more than HK$3.5 billion to expand Hong Kong Disneylands park area.

Hong Kong Disneyland's planned expansion would increase its size by more than one-third and cost about half the price of the cruise terminal to be built at Kai Tak, managing director Andrew Kam Min-ho said yesterday. The government estimates the terminal will cost HK$7.2 billion, meaning the park-expansion bill would be HK$3 billion to HK$4 billion.

Construction workers will begin the new year with a rally to push the government to open up job opportunities.

Half of the construction workers in Hong Kong are underemployed, a survey by two unions has found.

The government has been urged to consider a proposal to revitalise the Seaview Building in Repulse Bay, instead of tearing it down, and sell it with an open space for hotel development.

The Town Planning Board today (December 19) announced amendments to the approved Wo Keng Shan Outline Zoning Plan (OZP).

The Government published in the Gazette today (December 19) the proposed improvement works at Sham Tseng Interchange.

The Government published a notice in the Gazette today (December 19) on a proposal to construct walkway covers for sections of existing footpaths near Exit D of Tai Wai Station.

The Government published a notice in the Gazette today (December 19) on a scheme to provide roads, drainage and sewerage works for the phase 1 development in Whitehead and Lok Wo Sha with modification. The modification involves revision of the proposed limit of works area.