Obituaries

Pioneering South African politician dies aged 65

The first black central bank governor of South Africa, who later went on to become finance minister, has died at…

The ‘magnetic’ Malawi vice-president who inspired hope

Malawi’s Vice-President Saulos Chilima died at the age of 51 after a military aircraft he was flying in crashed in…

Basillioh Rukanga Basillioh Rukanga

Ghanaian music legend who founded Afro-rock band Osibisa dies

Ghanaian music legend and saxophonist Teddy Osei, who founded the Afro-rock band Osibisa, has died aged 88. The talented drummer…

Mark Wilberforce Mark Wilberforce