Mugabe to address the nation

Zimbabwe's ZBC state broadcaster is preparing for a very important announcement moments from now after it parked TV broadcast vans at State House where President Robert Mugabe is expected to make his last address to the nation, military sources have said.

Army sources said that President Mugabe has already said his goodbyes to generals this afternoon and will make a televised announcement this evening marking the end of his 37 years as Zimbabwe's leader.

Senior officers at ZBC have confirmed the latest development.