Mugabe's possible successor falls ill, flown to S.Africa: Zimbabwe's vice president, Emmerson Mnangagwa, who is seen as favourite to succeed President Robert Mugabe, has been flown to South Africa for emergency medical care, officials said Monday. Mnangagwa, 74, fell ill at a rally where Mugabe spoke on Saturday ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews Johannesburg Model … [Read more...] about SA News: Mugabe’s possible successor falls ill, flown to S.Africa
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Mugabe’s aide shrugs off media allegations of coup plotting with Malema
Mugabe's aide shrugs off media allegations of coup plotting with Malema: Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe’s top aide and government minister has shrugged off charges he is working in cohorts with the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema to topple the Zanu-PF strongman. State media on Sunday alleged that Saviour Kasukuwere, the Zanu-PF political … [Read more...] about Mugabe’s aide shrugs off media allegations of coup plotting with Malema
Explainer: a tour of Robert Mugabe’s early and later legacies | The Conversation
Explainer: a tour of Robert Mugabe's early and later legacies: President Robert Mugabe has ruled Zimbabwe for 36 years. Reuters/Juda NgwenyaRobert Mugabe spoke eloquently as Zimbabwe’s Prime Minister Elect in March 1980. He offered a message of hope and unity to a population ravaged by years of war. He spoke of creating a government “capable of achieving peace and stability … … [Read more...] about Explainer: a tour of Robert Mugabe’s early and later legacies | The Conversation
Why Mugabe’s latest challenger will find it hard to break the mould | The Conversation
Joice Mujuru, leader of the new opposition Zimbabwe People First party. EPA/Aaron UfumeliFormer Zimbabwean vice-president Joice Mujuru has her sights set on upsetting President Robert Mugabe’s 36-year hold on power with her newly formed Zimbabwe People First party. But it won’t be easy. Since independence in 1980, Zimbabwe has held ten elections characterised by multiparty … [Read more...] about Why Mugabe’s latest challenger will find it hard to break the mould | The Conversation
Zim opposition youths protest against Mugabe’s birthday party
Harare – A group of youths belonging to Zimbabwe’s opposition have protested against plans to hold another birthday party for President Robert Mugabe in Masvingo this weekend. Mugabe’s staff held a ‘surprise’ 92nd birthday party for the president on Monday in Harare, complete with an elaborate cake, the official Chronicle newspaper reported. A photograph … [Read more...] about Zim opposition youths protest against Mugabe’s birthday party