ALL POSTS FILED UNDER: ROBERT MUGABE
Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe ‘left $10m but no will’
Add a CommentZimbabwe’s former President Robert Mugabe died with $10m (£7.7m) cash in the bank, a legal letter from his daughter quoted by state media says. But he appears not to have left a will, according to the family’s lawyer. Mugabe, who … Read more →
Robert Mugabe died a ‘very bitter’ man – Nephew
Add a CommentRobert Mugabe’s nephew has said the former Zimbabwean leader died a “very bitter” man. Mr Mugabe, who died aged 95 last week, led Zimbabwe for nearly four decades until he was ousted by a coup in 2017. “Imagine people you … Read more →
Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe’s longtime strong man, dead at 95
Add a CommentRobert Mugabe, the founding father of Zimbabwe who ruled the country with an iron fist for more than three decades, has died, according to President Emmerson Mnangagwa. He was 95. Rumors had swirled around the health of the ex-president, who … Read more →
All the details: Zimbabwe parliament summons Robert Mugabe over diamond theft claim
Add a CommentZimbabwe’s parliament has summoned former President Robert Mugabe to give evidence about a claim he made about huge-scale diamond theft. Mr Mugabe accused foreign mining firms of “swindling” and “smuggling” in an interview on state-run TV in 2016. “The companies … Read more →
Robert Mugabe vows on national TV to stay on as President
Add a CommentZimbabwe’s embattled leader Robert Mugabe has vowed to stay in power for several weeks, despite intensifying pressure on him to stand down. In a live TV address, Mr Mugabe said he would preside over the ruling party’s congress in December. … Read more →
Zimbabwe army has Robert Mugabe in custody and seizes state TV
Add a CommentThe decadeslong rule of President Robert Mugabe appeared to be at an end Wednesday after Zimbabwe’s military took over state television to announce that he was in custody. Army chiefs told viewers that the 93-year-old Mugabe — the world’s oldest … Read more →
Zimbabwe renames Harare airport after Robert Mugabe
Add a CommentHarare International Airport has been renamed after Zimbabwe’s current President, Robert Mugabe. Transport Minister Joram Gumbo justified the decision on the grounds that Mr Mugabe was a “war hero” and “African icon”. There is tension about who will succeed the … Read more →
Robert Mugabe’s goodwill ambassador role cancelled by WHO
Add a CommentThe World Health Organization has revoked the appointment of Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe as a goodwill ambassador following a widespread outcry. “I have listened carefully to all who have expressed their concerns,” WHO head Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in a statement. He … Read more →
Zimbabwe second-most developed country in Africa – Robert Mugabe
Add a CommentZimbabwe is the most highly developed country in Africa after South Africa, President Robert Mugabe has said. He denied that the country was a fragile state. “We have over 14 universities and our literacy rate is over 90 [%] – … Read more →
Akufo-Addo’s speech at Ghana@60 ceremony was ‘deep’ – Robert Mugabe
Add a CommentPresident of Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe says President Nana Akufo-Addo delivered a ‘deep’ speech when he spoke at Ghana’s 60th Independence Day parade held last Monday. The 93-year-old leader said the speech had undertones of a President who finds a lot of … Read more →
(Selorm) | 
(Nana Kwesi)