Shell Plc has lost the latest round of a five-year legal battle with South African environmental activists over a contentious oil-exploration campaign in the country. The prolonged legal dispute has been a major point of contention for both parties, with the activists seeking to halt Shell's operations in the region.
The ruling marks a significant setback for Shell, which had been seeking to continue its oil-exploration efforts in South Africa. The activists, who have been fighting against the project, have hailed the decision as a major victory. The outcome of this case is likely to have significant implications for the future of Shell's operations in the region and may set a precedent for similar cases in the future.