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South African community wins fight against mining giant
A landmark case in South Africa determines that a poor rural community can say no to mining on their land.
A landmark case in South Africa determines that a poor rural community can say no to mining on their land. Zimbabwe's government sets aside $53m to compensate former white farm owners removed from their land under a controversial and often violent programme instituted under former President Robert Mugabe. Also, Ghana fines four telecoms companies for failing their customers.
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