South African government spokesman Ronnie Mamoepa dies

President Jacob Zuma and Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa have expressed sadness at the death overnight of veteran government spokesman Ronnie Mamoepa. Ramaphosa has described it as a great personal loss. President Jacob Zuma and and Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa have conveyed their sincere condolences to Ronnie Mamoepa’s immediate and extended family, comrades, friends and colleagues. […]

Kenneth Kaunda discharged from hospital

Former Zambian President Kenneth Kaunda has been discharged from hospital. The 93-year-old was admitted to the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka the  his minders said he appeared weak. Health Minister Dr Chitalu Chilufya says Kenneth  Kaunda has recovered fully, prompting the hospital to discharge him. He says Kaunda is stable and that a team of […]