The body of Zimbabwe’s former President Robert Mugabe will soon be taken to lie in state at a stadium in the capital, Harare. Members of the public will be able to pay their respects for the next two days at Rufaro Stadium,
HARARE – The body of Zimbabwe’s founder Robert Mugabe arrived at the country’s main airport on Wednesday, but his final resting place remained a source of mystery amid a dispute between some family members and the government. Mugabe, one of the last
In the church where Zimbabwe’s founder Robert Mugabe used to worship, people prayed on Sunday for him to be forgiven following his death two years after he was toppled in a coup. Congregants attend Sunday Mass at Zimbabwe’s founding father Robert Mugabe’s
In the dusty village where Zimbabwe’s founding father Robert Mugabe grew up, family members speak of the deep bitterness Mugabe felt from his ousting as head of state two years ago until his death in Singapore on Friday. Mugabe, who died aged
Robert Mugabe was a controversial character in global politics, before his ousting as Zimbabwe’s president in 2017 after nearly four decades of rule. He had a long history of making colourful or controversial remarks during his nearly four decades. He was ousted
The United States on Friday blamed Robert Mugabe for impoverishing Zimbabwe and said he “betrayed his people’s hopes,” following the guerrilla turned strongman’s death at age 95. The State Department in a brief statement extended condolences to anyone in mourning but sharply
Malawi’s President Peter Mutharika has said he would intervene the country’s escalating political tension after court’s decision on a case where opposition parties are challenging the May elections results. The Southen African nation has seen political unrest since the announcement of the
Police arrested the leader of a small Zambian opposition party on Wednesday on charges of defaming President Edgar Lungu by describing the head of state as a dog, his lawyer said. Chishimba Kambwili, leader of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), defended his
Harare – Zimbabwe’s prisons are overcrowded and are currently accommodating 19 500 inmates, above a carrying capacity of 17 000, a cabinet minister said Wednesday. The government, however, said it is not considering any amnesty to de-congest the correctional facilities, the state
Harare-European Union (EU) Ambassador to Zimbabwe Timo Olkkonen says political talks between President Mnangagwa and other political parties without the main MDC are a handicap. Speaking to Heart and Soul TV Ambassador Olkkonen said while dialogue is important it is a handicap