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Social media get-rich-quick scam exposed

Loom Money Nigeria targets young people, operating on Facebook pages and WhatsApp groups

Nigerian authorities say they are working to shut down a fraudulent online investment scheme called Loom Money Nigeria that is particularly popular with young people.

Plus, meet a young female Malawian car mechanic, Gladys Kombe, who's making things work in a traditionally male-dominated trade.

And our Resident Presidents reflect on democracy in South Africa today.

(Photo credit: RawPixel.com)

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Fri 17 May 201919:06GMT
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