Robert Mugabe

Over the years, Chinese interests have been a power behind the throne — once again, ZANU-PF triumphed in national elections last week; once again, amid accusations of rigging the system — with a hand in making and breaking its leaders. Diplomats of the two countries smother their rhetoric in mutual…

Image source, Reuters Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa has been elected to a second term with 52.6% of the vote, the electoral commission says. However, the opposition claimed there had been widespread vote-rigging and international observers said the vote fell short of democratic standards. Mr Mnangagwa is only Zimbabwe's third president.…

Zimbabweans on Wednesday voted in closely-watched presidential and legislative elections after a campaign tainted by a crackdown on the opposition, fears of vote rigging and public anger at the economic crisis. President Emmerson Mnangagwa, 80, who came to power after a coup that deposed late ruler Robert Mugabe in 2017…

Image source, Reuters When Robert Mugabe was ousted as Zimbabwe's president in 2017, his replacement, Emmerson Mnangagwa promised a new start for his country's people. But as President Mnangagwa seeks re-election at the polls later this month, Zimbabweans are grappling with the same problems - high inflation, poverty and a…

The divorce case between the daughter of former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe and her husband has shed light on the incredible wealth amassed by the family - including houses worth almost $80 million (Sh 10.9 billion) Bona Mugabe, 33, filed for divorce from former airline pilot Simba Mutsahuni Chikore in…

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — For decades his father was one of the world’s most feared dictators. Today, Robert Mugabe Jr. is on bail, pending a return to a Zimbabwean court on a charge of damaging property that could send him to jail. His mother, Grace, has a warrant for her…

A son of Zimbabwe's former President, Robert Mugabe, has been arrested over allegations he damaged property at a party in Harare. Robert Mugabe junior, who is thought to be 31, is accused of destroying cars and other property over the weekend. He was arrested following a complaint from his friend,…

HARARE - On this day four years ago, Emmerson Mnangagwa was sworn in as Zimbabwe's president.   Terming it a "new dawn", Zimbabweans hoped the country's economic troubles would cease. READ: Zimbabwean president challenged in court  Mnangagwa came to power after former Zanu-PF ally Robert Mugabe was removed in a military…

With 14 months to go before Zimbabweans elect a president, members of parliament and local government representatives, the country is in full election mode. The ruling Zimbabwe African National Union-Patriotic Front (Zanu-PF) has ramped up its campaign while a new opposition party has sparked hope of a meaningful democratic contest.…

The basketballer son of late Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe has described himself as a hustler.He revealed in a podcast that growing up, he didn't have the freedom to be who he wanted to be.He said he was with his father in the last six months of his life when he couldn't…