South Africa slips into recession

March 3, 2020 by News Desk

In tonight’s edition: South Africa slips into recession for the second time in two years. In Nigeria, motorcycle and tricycle taxis have been banned in Lagos. Drivers are suffering from the impact it has had on their lives. Finally, we hear from South African designer and 2019 LVMH prize winner Thebe Magugu. He’s now exhibiting his creations at his first Paris Fashion Week.

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