Grace Mugabe's massive projects collapse

Grace Mugabe, wife of former President Robert Mugabe, had hoped to build a massive empire in the Mazowe area, but that utopian dream has been shattered by the strong winds of change that swept across the country's political landscape last month.

At the pinnacle of her referral power, the former first lady grabbed prime land in Mashonaland Central, including prolific citrus fields that produced some of the finest oranges for export.

She also built an exclusive school, an orphanage that drew attention to her philanthropic work.

When MPs forced Mugabe out on November 21 after they began impeachment proceedings against the 93-year-old, Chinese contractors were on the middle of extending Grace's private school.

All these projects are now in limbo because well-wishers, who played a significant part in their construction, have switched off the taps.