President Sata, who was being
treated in the UK, died in London's
King Edward VII hospital on Tuesday
night.
Media said that he died after "a
sudden onset [of] heightened heart
rate".
It is not immediately clear who will
succeed the president. The issue
may be decided by the Zambian
cabinet which meets on Wednesday
morning.
"It is with a heavy heart that I
announce the passing on of our
beloved president," cabinet secretary
Roland Msiska said on national TV.
He said that Mr Sata's wife and son
were at his bedside.
"I urge all of you to remain calm,
united and peaceful during this very
difficult period," Mr Msiska added.
The president's death comes just
days after Zambia celebrated the
50th anniversary of independence
from the UK.
He is the second Zambian leader to
die in office after Levy Mwanawasa in
2008.
SOURCE: www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-29813612

RIP

RIP

And their VP is a White man. I bet they do not want to give to an oyinbo !

RIP