Mozambique rubbish dump victims to get cash

The Mozambican government says it has made around $525,000 (£386,190) available for the victims of the rubbish dump that collapsed in the capital, Maputo, in February, killing 17 people.The BBC's Jose Tembe writes from Maputo.

The pile of waste, some 15m (49ft) high, gave way in heavy rains. The dump was home to some of the city's poorest residents, who build makeshift camps amid the rubbish.

Maputo mayor David Simango said each of the 270 families living in temporary camps will be given $2,000 so that they can rent accommodation for 12 months while the government builds houses for them about 25km (15.5 miles) north of the city.

Mr Simango made the announcement while visiting one of the two temporary makeshift camps where the families are living. Ends..