Drama as residents chase away investors over sale of mineral landPolice intervene after Masara gold miners invaded a Chinese-owned mine over land grabbing allegations. Backed by a group of villagers, the family members trooped to the shopping centre where the administrator was meeting the foreigners. Read Now »Family members who spoke to journalists later claimed the investors were using a member of the family to sign a land deal without involving the rest. Some of the family members said the sale of the land to the investors was shrouded in secrecy and controversy. Albert Kiswaya, a local miner, said government officials should ensure the family is paid what the land is worth.

Source: Standard Digital April 10, 2020 07:30 UTC