Moyo, Mahoka join new Mugabe party

The fledgling National Patriotic Front (NPF), which has received the public backing of ousted former leader Robert Mugabe - its alleged godfather - has now all but confirmed that its leadership corps will be fronted by members of Zanu-PF's vanquished Generation 40 (G40) faction.

The confirmation if the major role of the G40s in the NPF also comes as the sulking Mugabe and his restless wife Grace have been fighting with Mnangagwa's government over a range of issues – including its probes of the former first family's alleged criminal dealers during their time in power.

Among them are Eunice Sandi-Moyo, Shadreck Mashayamombe and Sarah Mahoka.