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Mugabe earns a meagre salary, says Grace
10 Jun 2013 at 08:18hrs | Views
President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe is a civil servant and earns a meagre salary, said Grace Mugabe.
The First Lady made the statement in an interview on thetelevision show People of the South, which is hosted by Dali Tambo.
The interview, which has been split over two episodes, shows the 89-year-old at home with his wife and two of his three children.
"I work very hard," said Mugabe. She said the Mugabes are not millionaires and do not own lots of properties.
She said the family's income is subsidised by farming. The Mugabes are involved in dairy, wheat and coffee initiatives, according to the First Lady. She also runs the Grace Mugabe Children's Home for orphaned children.
"When I work, I am complementing what he (Robert) is doing, what he has already done for the nation," said Mugabe.
Mugabe has often courted bad press for her alleged shopping sprees. She has dismissed the reports as lies.
She said that she buys her own material which is cheap and then designs her own outfits.
Mugabe also rejected claims that the family is involved in the diamond trade.
"I value the transformation that you have brought into my life and the kids you gave me, the happiness they brought, and the happiness you brought and I remain very grateful for that," said the elder statesman to his wife.
The First Lady made the statement in an interview on thetelevision show People of the South, which is hosted by Dali Tambo.
The interview, which has been split over two episodes, shows the 89-year-old at home with his wife and two of his three children.
"I work very hard," said Mugabe. She said the Mugabes are not millionaires and do not own lots of properties.
She said the family's income is subsidised by farming. The Mugabes are involved in dairy, wheat and coffee initiatives, according to the First Lady. She also runs the Grace Mugabe Children's Home for orphaned children.
"When I work, I am complementing what he (Robert) is doing, what he has already done for the nation," said Mugabe.
Mugabe has often courted bad press for her alleged shopping sprees. She has dismissed the reports as lies.
She said that she buys her own material which is cheap and then designs her own outfits.
Mugabe also rejected claims that the family is involved in the diamond trade.
"I value the transformation that you have brought into my life and the kids you gave me, the happiness they brought, and the happiness you brought and I remain very grateful for that," said the elder statesman to his wife.
Source - www.fin24.com
