And in international news, at least 31 people have been killed and dozens reported missing after cyclone Idai ripped through Zimbabwe.
The country’s Ministry of Information says people have been “swept away” in the flooding that lead to the destruction of dozens of homes and huge infrastructure damage.
According to officials, Zimbabwe’s Civil Protection Unit is leading the rescue with the country’s Red Cross and the International Organisation for Migration are assisting.
The situation has been labelled as a “serious humanitarian crisis” by the government's official spokesperson.