The old Maun thread says it all really, no not much hiring has happened or is likely to in the near future. Its all about having a bit of character and getting down there, I would not plan to all meet up and do the rounds together. Just get on with it, some of the questions on here make me think some of you are right mummies boys.
Have all paper work including the police clearance and go and get on with it as the same questions keep getting asked and answered. There is nothing more to gain from sitting in front of the PC wondering what will happen when you arrive on the Dark continent, just sort your flights out and go find out.