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Vice president Emmerson Mnangagwa has reportedly rushed to hospital by helicopter after being taken ill while attending President Robert Mugabe's rally in Gwanda. Sources close to the vice president however, downplayed social media claims that Mnangagwa had been poisoned, saying he likely suffered an adverse reaction to milkshakes served at the event.
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At least four people have been killed in an attack by Boko Haram insurgents on the Wanori-Amarwa community. The insurgents also carted away food items and razed houses in the village.
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The commission was allegedly operating four illegal bank accounts - contravening the terms and conditions attached to the certificate of registration.
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Former Al Shabaab deputy leader Sheikh Mukhtar Robow Ali Abu Mansoor has surrendered to Somali government forces, severing ties with the militant group.
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People Opposing Women Abuse (POWA) is a women's rights organisation that provides services, and advocacy in order to ensure that women's rights are brought to the fore to improve their quality of life. A new App will connect users to the department of social development's command centre to establish the location of victims.
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Aderonke Apata had argued her sexuality meant she could be killed if deported to her home country. The UK Home Office had previously denied refugee status to Apata and accused her of lying about being in a lesbian relationship.
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The Harare International Carnival, which was shelved last year due to funding challenges, will be held this year. The carnival will run from the 1st to the 10th of September. South African socialite Zodwa Wabantu is set to be one of the star attractions in this year's edition when she joins Samba girls from Brazil and Cuban dancers.
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Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has assured public servants that the government will pay all verified arrears. President John Magufuli stopped payments after a nationwide purge uncovered 19,700 ghost workers.
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The United Nations has said that it has resolved to continue its humanitarian assistance to displaced persons and victims of insurgency in Borno, despite the military's invasion of its headquarters in Maiduguri.
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Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said that the Peoples Democratic Party had returned from limbo and would reclaim power in 2019.
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