ZAMBIA IS HOLDINGS A STATE FUNERAL FOR PRESDENT MICHAEL SATA WHO DIED LAST MOUNTH IN A UK HOSPITAL AT THE AGE OF 77

                               There was a deafening wailing when the coffin come into the stadium
 Tens of thousands of people are attending  the Catholic mass of the National Heroes Stadium in the Capital,Lusaka.
 Regional leaders are amongst those who have come to pay their respects
 Known as "King Cobra" for his venomous tongue,Mr Sata was elected Zambia Presdent in 2011.
 The country is now being run by an acting Presdent,and fresh elections are expected in January 2015