Grace Mugabe turns 50 today

The ruling Zanu-PF party has sent congratulations and best wishes to the First Lady Grace Mugabe who turns 50 today.

The party's spokesperson Simon Khaya Moyo was effusive in his praise of the philanthropist, businesswoman and politician and said the ruling party felt inspired by her works.

Grace was born in South Africa, where her father worked.

She married President Mugabe in 1996 and the couple has three children together.

Meanwhile, Grace Mugabe's much talked about birthday Fundraising Dinner Dance to be attended by most of Zimbabwe's well-heeled and who's who of politics and business, will be held on Saturday. And for the privilege of attending the 50th birthday dinner date with President Robert Mugabe's controversial but increasingly influential wife, the hundreds of invitees will each cough up a whopping $2 000 for a seat.