Drought-hit Zimbabwe has invited local farmers and private game rangers to buy wild animals as it destocks national game reserves to save fauna from starvation, the wildlife authority said Wednesday. Parks and wildlife authority spokeswoman…
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Thousands honour ‘rumba king’ Wemba at requiem mass in Kinshasa
Thousands of fans paid a final tearful tribute to Congolese “rumba king” Papa Wemba at a requiem mass in Kinshasa on Wednesday where his songs were played, before he is laid to rest. Papa Wemba…
Grammys launches festival in Brooklyn
The Grammys, the biggest night of the music industry, is throwing an inaugural festival in Brooklyn to showcase a diversity of genres. Dubbed Grammy Park, the event runs from Thursday through Sunday across New York’s…
Looking to propose? A Sh7 trillion diamond is about to be auctioned!
A massive diamond valued at more than $70 million will go under the hammer in London next month, the Sotheby’s auction house said Wednesday. Known as “Lesedi la Rona,” it was found nine months ago…
Janet Jackson expecting first child at 49: report
Pop superstar Janet Jackson is expecting her first child at age 49, reports said Wednesday. The younger sister of Michael Jackson stunned funs last month by halting a global tour and saying that she and…
YouTube plans Internet television service: report
YouTube plans to launch a service that streams cable television channels to viewers over the Internet for the price of a subscription, Bloomberg reported. YouTube has made a priority of creating the service, called Unplugged,…
Google autonomous car project teams with Fiat-Chrysler
Google parent Alphabet on Tuesday announced that it has partnered with Fiat Chrysler to expand its fleet of self-driving vehicles. The Google autonomous test fleet would be more than doubled with the addition of 100…
Senegalese jazz festival cancelled over security fears
Authorities in Senegal on Tuesday cancelled the West African country’s annual Saint-Louis Jazz festival, due to open next week, citing security concerns. All events linked to the festival, scheduled to run from May 11-15, “are…
‘Impossibly rare’ violet diamond found in Australia
A rare uncut violet diamond discovered at Australia’s remote Argyle mine. A rare violet diamond, the largest of its kind ever found at Australia’s remote Argyle mine, will be the centerpiece of Rio Tinto’s annual…
Worsening depression may be dementia cue: study
People over 54 who suffer from steadily-worsening depression may run a higher risk of developing dementia, according to new research published Saturday that suggested it may be an early symptom. Other types of depression, such…