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The Zambian government takes over the running of a troubled Chinese-owned coal mine after revoking its licence because of safety lapses.

A Southland woman and the Zambian boy she sponsored kept in touch for eight years. When the charity group that matched them moved on, their communication was severed — but their bond was not. Laurie Tragen-Boykoff rocks on her feet, holding on to a large sign, her hands trembling. The international arrivals ramp at LAX is empty, but that only fuels her anticipation.

Zambian company hopes to profit from growth market.