Illegal miners: Is access to food a human right?

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Today on Moneyweb@Midday ... A debate is raging among human rights activists, mining companies and legal experts about illegal miners’ right to access food. Why zero-emission transport will be among 2025’s key trends. Plus, how the United States will influence conflict in the Middle East, should it go through with its $8bn arms sale to Israel.

8 Jan 5AM English South Africa Business News · Politics

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