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Gabon president fires vice, forestry minister over timber scandal

Gabon’s Vice President and Minister of State for Forests and the Environment have been relieved of their posts by presidential decree in connection with a timber scandal that rocked the central African country.

Six dead, 200 injured in protests over Indonesia’s election result

Six people were killed and more than 200 injured in Indonesia’s capital amid angry protests against the results of the country’s recent general election.

At least 8 dead and many missing in Uganda after boat carrying soccer team capsizes on Lake Albert

Eight bodies have been recovered and many passengers are missing after a boat carrying members of a local soccer club capsized on Lake Albert in Uganda, authorities said Monday.

British Steel insolvency endangers 5,000 jobs

British Steel has been placed in compulsory liquidation, putting 5,000 jobs at risk and endangering 20,000 in the supply chain.

Kenyan author and gay rights activist Binyavanga Wainaina dies at 48

Renowned Kenyan author and gay rights activist Binyavanga Wainaina has died, a friend with direct knowledge told CNN. He was 48.

Fuel price hike triggers mayhem

ZIMBABWE’S local currency yesterday shed as much as 33% in value to trade at US$1:RTGS$4,70 on the official interbank market in response to a nearly 50% fuel price hike.

Warriors’ double blow

THE Warriors’ preparations for the 2019 African Cup of Nations (Afcon) finals to be staged in Egypt next month have been dealt a blow after Angola withdrew from the regional Cosafa tournament at the last minute.

RBZ in trouble over US$27,5m debt

London-based grain and fertiliser exporter, Holbud Limited, has approached the High Court seeking a court order to register a US$27,5 million arbitral award granted against the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) in November 2018.

Chimanga to raise flag high

ACCLAIMED Zimbabwean afro-fusion artiste Blessing “Bled” Chimanga will be part of the glittering line-up of musicians expected to perform at the eighth edition of the Indian Ocean Music Market (IOMMa) scheduled for June 3 to 6 in Reunion Island.

Bid to stop Chamisa’s Chiredzi rally flops

Hordes of MDC supporters ignored thousands of anti-Nelson Chamisa flyers strewn all over Chiredzi to attend a rally addressed by the youthfull opposition leader on Sunday.