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AfricaLink | Deutsche Welle 01.02.2018 | 19:00 UTC Miners trapped undergound at Beatrix gold mine in South Africa A storm has knocked out power to a gold mine in South Africa's Free State province trapping 900 workers underground. The company insists the miners are not in danger, but their union is extremely concerned. South Africa's Zama Zama miners Turmoil beckons? Gold mining in South Africa S. Africa High Court rules against mining companies Cobalt mining conditions cast shadow over electric transport dreams Africa's governments put pressure on mining groups Deep sea mining: Charting the risks of a new frontier Feeding East Africa – locals skeptical of GM crops Many people in Rwanda, Uganda and Kenya decry the disappearance of their traditional organic crops. But some scientists say that genetically modified seeds could revolutionize the region. Genetically modified maize takes over in Spain AfricaLink on Air - 30 January 2018 Can genetically modified crops end hunger in Africa? EU nations vote against GM crops Harvesting controversy with GM crops in India Namibia Namibia facing financial ruin A perfect storm of external events and domestic mismanagement has brought Namibia to its knees. The government cannot even afford to feed its army and the president has stopped using his private jet. New initiatives to deal with Germany's colonial heritage Over 1,000 years old, drought resistant and unique - miracle plants in the Namib desert Trade, security and anti-corruption top AU agenda Kenyan High Court orders government to reopen TV stations Three major TV stations were shut down for "illegally" broadcasting Raila Odinga's mock "swearing-in" ceremony. Journalists slept in the newsroom overnight for fear of being arrested. Raila Odinga sworn in as 'President of the People' Kenya - a divided nation Kenya investigating Odinga 'inauguration' Kenya Supreme Court upholds Kenyatta election victory Kenyan election: Kenyatta sworn in amid high security and opposition rally In Kenya, politics split on ethnic divide Kenya election: From 'fair and peaceful' to democratic crisis Kenya: Huge crowds at opposition leader's 'swearing in' ceremony Political tension grips Kenya after Supreme Court backs Kenyatta win   © Deutsche Welle 2018