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South Africa: Home - Zakumi factory in China suspends operations
[IOL BusinessReport: 2010-03-09]
Submit your comment A Chinese factory contracted to produce figurines of World Cup mascot Zakumi has been forced to stop work after accusations it was running a sweatshop, The Times reported on Tuesday. Fifa"s worldwide licensing representative, Global Brands Group, has suspended its approval of Shanghai Fashion Plastic Products and Gifts after an inspection and audit of its factory. The audit was prompted by international media reports that the workers at the factory were paid R23 a day and tee. . .
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