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Columnist / David smith

Don't mess with Grace Mugabe

During a state banquet in Pretoria, South Africa, in April 2015, I had a brief encounter with Grace Mugabe, the first lady of Zimbabwe. I was asking her husband, Robert Mugabe, about the question of her succeeding him as president. "She do…

Published: 16 Jul 2015 at 08:47hrs | 3 | by David Smith

But how fit is Robert Mugabe?

When Robert Mugabe came a cropper last week, stumbling at an airport and falling on his hands and knees, many saw it as evidence that Zimbabwe's nonagenarian president should quit and end the uncertainty over his successor.But not the coun…

Published: 10 Feb 2015 at 08:33hrs | 1 | by David Smith

Mugabe defies age and rivals, guns for victory

"One was entering his eighth week in hospital, still in a critical condition. The other was on the campaign trail, his thirst for power unquenched, speaking for more than two hours despite blistering heat and whipping up supporters on Satu…

Published: 30 Jul 2013 at 16:42hrs | | by David Smith

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Columnist / David smith

Don't mess with Grace Mugabe

But how fit is Robert Mugabe?

Mugabe defies age and rivals, guns for victory

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Push for unity among Ndebele Royal claimants

Herentals to play 3 home games behind closed doors

Zimbabwe to give Zambia more water at Kariba

ZRP disciplines cops over viral video

Matobo rocked by corrupt and dubious land grab

Mnangagwa launches AI-powered smart silos in Mutare

No justification for bread price increases

Teen girl raped twice by cousin during babysitting sleepover

Teen remanded over blanket, shoe theft

Bulawayo hits Starlink capacity

Herdsman jailed for sleeping with schoolgirl

Mandaza was left visibly shaken as Biti, Sikhala, Ngarivhume fled

Telecel Zimbabwe enters voluntary corporate rescue

Zimbabwe warns foreign investors against labour law violations

Court dismisses Zinasu students' appeal

MPs Demand Relief for Elderly on Local Authority Charges Amid Lack of National Policy

Wrong decision to suspend ZETDC boss, a symptom of shallow thinking

MPs Push for Service Charge Relief for Elderly Amid Lack of National Policy

ZETDC MD fired after SONA power outage

Mliswa likens Tagwirei to Chamisa

Harare adopts a 'Pay first, drink later' strategy

Police foil launch of movement against Mnangagwa term extension

Parliament apologises to Mnangagwa

Mnangagwa the merchant of darkness

ZimRights condemns arson attack on SAPES Trust

Mnangagwa praise singers lie for a living

MPs slam peak-hour roadblocks, demand reform on spot fines

Public hospitals under fire for medication gaps