Malawi's President Bingu wa Mutharika has died after a heart attack, doctors who treated him said today.

OPPOSITION supporters rampaged through Malawi’s streets after electoral officials declared President Bakili Muluzi’s designated successor the winner of the impoverished southern African country’s third multi-party elections.

Tens of thousands of people celebrated the life of Walter Sisulu and paid their last respects to the man eulogised in a state funeral as the selfless anchor of the anti-apartheid struggle.

THE leaders of South Africa, Nigeria and Malawi held talks with Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe yesterday, launching a new regional push to resolve the political and economic crisis engulfing the country.

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe says he will ensure March's presidential elections are free and fair.