Hero's welcome for Mugabe

President Robert Mugabe is back home after attending the Non-Aligned Movement summit in Venezuela and the 71st United Nations General Assembly in New York, where he joined other world leaders who gathered to find ways of tackling numerous challenges facing the world.

Mugabe received a hero's welcome at the Harare International Airport from thousands of Zanu-PF supporters.

President Mugabe and the First Lady Dr Grace Mugabe were welcomed by the two vice presidents Emmerson Mnangagwa and Cde Phelekezela Mphoko, Minister of Defence Sydney Sekeramayi, Information, Media and Broadcasting Services Minister Dr Chris Mushohwe, Minister of State for Harare Metropolitan Province, Miriam Chikukwa, Local Government, Public Works and National Housing Minister Saviour Kasukuwere, Youth, Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment Minister Patrick Zhuwawo, senior government officials and thousands of Zanu-PF supporters.

Not to be outdone by Pan-African groups operating under the banner of the December 12 Movement, who gave Mugabe a hero's welcome in New York, were Zanu-PF supporters who turned up in their thousands to show solidarity with the President Mugabe and to thank him for articulating issues of concern to Zimbabwe at the two high level conferences.

Addressing the crowd, Mugabe slammed Pastor Evan Mawarire's attempts to stage demonstrations at the UN headquarters saying his behaviour is a disgrace to the nation.

Mugabe thanked the commitment and dedication shown by Zanu-PF supporters.

President Mugabe addressed the Non-Aligned Movement where he challenged the organisation to assess its relevance and lead the process of reforming multilateral financial lending institutions and the UN in pursuit of a more equitable global order.

Mugabe also delivered a powerful speech at the 71st United Nations General Assembly debate.

He also addressed two other high level conferences that were held on the sidelines of the General Assembly.