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South Africa to hold state funeral for Winnie Mandela

South Africa’s government has confirmed that a state funeral would be held for the late Winnie Madikizela-Mandela who died aged 81 on Monday.

South African mine workers killed in fire-bomb attack

Officials in South Africa have confirmed the death of six mine workers in a firebomb attack on Monday.

South African freedom fighter Winnie Mandela dies

The renowned freedom fighter in South Africa who opposed the Apartheid, Winnie Madikizela Mandela, is reported to have died on Monday.

Botswana’s President, Masisi promises fixing economy

Botswana’s new president, Mokgweetsi Masisi has vowed to fix the country's economy and tackle youth unemployment after taking his oath of office on Sunday.

President Lungu’s impeachment motion debate delayed

The Zambian parliament will not be debating a motion scheduled for Wednesday seeking to impeach President Edgar Lungu.

Zimbabwean teachers demonstrate over salaries

Teachers in Zimbabwe on Tuesday staged street protest to demand better working conditions including improved salaries.

Nelson Mandela’s golden hand sells for $10m

Gold castings of the hands of South Africa's first black President Nelson Mandela have been sold for $10m (£7m) in bitcoin.

Grace Mugabe investigated for ivory smuggling

Zimbabwean police are investigating former ruler Robert Mugabe’s wife Grace, accused of smuggling ivory worth millions to underground foreign markets, a state-owned weekly reported Sunday.

Mozambique: 23 killed after car run into party-goers

23 people have been reported dead after a vehicle run into a crowd attending a party in the capital of Mozambique, Maputo on Sunday.

Mugabe accuses South Africa of doing little to save him

The former President of Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe has accused South Africa of doing little to save him during his last days in power.

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