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South Africa's economy shrinks by half

Every sector except agriculture saw a decline. Aviation, tourism and hospitality hit hard. Also: the Japanese government says the Tokyo Olympics must be held next year ‘at any cost’, and some good news about how even countries with limited resources can combat Covid-19.

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