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Zambian president Sata addresses Mugabe as 'sekuru'
30 May 2012 at 08:46hrs | Views
Zambia's President Michael Sata on Tuesday addressed his Zimbabwean counterpart President Robert Mugabe as "grandfather" to the laughter of guests invited to the launch of preparations for the hosting of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) general assembly in the resort town.
"Comrade Sekuru (grandfather) Robert Mugabe was my boss and I was his youth. Your Excellency may I call upon you to deliver your speech," Sata who is 75 years old said.
Mugabe who is 88 years and has ruled Zimbabwe since independence in 1980 sighed and laughed as he stood up to give his speech. He said; "The President of the Republic of Zambia comrade Michael Sata, muzukuru (nephew), grand, grand, grandson, Sekuru is grandfather."
Zanu-PF wants Mugabe to contest forthcoming elections whose date is yet to be announced.
"Comrade Sekuru (grandfather) Robert Mugabe was my boss and I was his youth. Your Excellency may I call upon you to deliver your speech," Sata who is 75 years old said.
Mugabe who is 88 years and has ruled Zimbabwe since independence in 1980 sighed and laughed as he stood up to give his speech. He said; "The President of the Republic of Zambia comrade Michael Sata, muzukuru (nephew), grand, grand, grandson, Sekuru is grandfather."
Zanu-PF wants Mugabe to contest forthcoming elections whose date is yet to be announced.
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