From Caesar Zvayi in Lusaka
President Mugabe and First Lady Amai Grace Mugabe have arrived at Heroes Stadium in Lusaka for a special mass ahead of the burial of Zambian president Michael Sata at Embassy Park Grounds at midday.

Sata’s widow Dr Christine Kaseba is flanked by First Lady Amai Mugabe and the Countess of Wessex who is representing the British Royal family at Heroes Stadium.
The President joins other heads of state and government for the burial. and is scheduled to speak in his capacity as chairperson of Sadc.
More to follow….