Southern Africa

South African parliament votes against impeachment of President Ramaphosa

South African parliament votes against impeachment of President Ramaphosa

South African parliament on Tuesday voted against starting an impeachment process against President Cyril Ramaphosa, the parliament’s speaker said. Lawmakers voted to reject a report by a panel of experts that found preliminary evidence Ramaphosa may have committed misconduct over a stash of foreign currency hidden at his private game …

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Mozambique: at least five dead after lightning in Cabo Delgado

Mozambique: at least five dead after lightning in Cabo Delgado

The authorities in the northern Mozambican province of Cabo Delgado say lightning strikes killed five people and injured seven others at the weekend. According to district administrator Matias Constantino, who confirmed the fact today, people were hit while watching a recreational football match in Nangande disctrict. Speaking to state radio …

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