Floodwaters ravage Mozambique. Southern Gaza province is the most severely affected. The government has sent rescue teams into the area. Botswana President Festus Mogae urges citizens to modify their sexual behavior. He told them also to show compassion to those suffering from the deadly disease.
Transformation is in the cards for Zimbabwe.
Opposition groups and observers said unexpected transformation is in the cards for Zimbabwe following the referendum defeat of Mugabe's government. Analysts said the result of the referendum on a new constitution could be seen as a vote of no confidence in the government. Angola asks South Africa to mind its own business. The Angolan government has accused South Africa of interference in its internal affairs. British Foreign Office Minister Peter Hain urges President Mugabe to acknowledge Zimbabwe's economic failures and implement long overdue reforms.