Mugabe, Mphoko due for big payout

Treasury has increased the vote allocation to President Emmerson Mnangagwa's office by $56 million in a development analysts say is partly geared towards taking care of the exit packages of deposed former leader Robert Mugabe and former vice president Phelekezela Mphoko.

Mugabe is reportedly due for a $10 million windfall as part of his exit benefits, entitled to some as yet unspecified benefits.

CIO's boss Happyton Bonyongwe - who served for more than 10 years - is apparently also due to receive his service benefits, as well as several other operatives who are due to retire next year.

Mugabe will receive his generous $10 million golden handshake.