Southern Africa

The President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa has promised to heal the painful history of the country especially when it comes to the economic challenges and the country's land distribution policy which has left many black South Africans in poverty.

South Africa's President, Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday embarked on a health walk to keep his body in shape, days after his swearing in ceremony as the new leader of the Southern African nation.

More than 17 people are reported dead in Mozambique after a garbage collapsed on Monday following heavy rain.

South Africa will face “tough decisions” as it works to repair its economy after years of stagnation, new President Cyril Ramaphosa said in a sober address on Friday that sought to draw a line under the turbulent rule of his predecessor Jacob Zuma.

Zimbabwean anti-corruption investigators said on Friday they had arrested a university professor over the suspected fraudulent awarding of a doctorate to former first lady Grace Mugabe.

The United Kingdom has announced plans to deport at least 2,500 Zimbabweans living illegally in that country. 

Cyril Ramaphosa has been sworn in as the South African parliament after his election on Thursday following the decision of Jacob Zuma to resigned on Wednesday.

The opposition in South Africa has announced it will reject any move to elect a new President on Thursday in the national assembly.

Officials in Mozambique on Wednesday announced that they are rolling out a water rationing policy in the capital Maputo due to what they call a severe drought.

South Africa’s parliament will on Thursday elect a new president to replace Jacob Zuma who resigned on Wednesday night.