Mugabe's birthday bash - Update from Vic Falls

09:53 - Zanu-PF supporters making their way to Elephant Hills Hotel for Mugabe's birthday bash





10:25 - An Angolan traditional dance group based in Zambia is entertaining guests here at the main auditorium.



10:29 - Zanu-Pf politburo members have started making their way to the main auditorium.

10:41- Provincial Affairs Minister for Matabeleland North Cain Mathema and Matabeleland North Politburo member Jacob Mudenda have taken their seats in the main auditorium.



11:09 - It's threatening to rain here in Victoria Falls but Zimbabweans have braved the weather and are here to celebrate President Mugabe's life.

11: 15 - The Police Band has taken to the stage belting Simon Chimbetu's 'Ndarangarira Gamba' song.

The Police band doing the trademark Dendera Dance.

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11:36 - President Mugabe on his way to the main auditorium and Police band sing 'Tshayizandla' as delegates stand up in anticipation of his arrival.

11:38 - President Mugabe arrives accompanied by The First Lady, Dr Amai Grace Mugabe and his children Bona and Chatunga.







11:48 - ZCC Mbungo Stars take over from the Police Band as they sing 'Ndibaba Vanogona' much to the crowd's pleasure.

12:40 - Mugabe and Wife watch imbube


12:48 - Richard Moyo Zanu-PF Mat North Provence Chairman



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13:08 - Chatunga Mugabe busy on his smart phone