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Mugabe left behind $10 mln and properties but no will

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The late former president of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe reportedly left behind $10 million in his bank account together with other properties. State media Herald newspaper on Tuesday published the list of Mugabe’s estate but indicated there was no will to distribute the properties. The newspaper listed some of the properties left behind to include: four houses, 10 cars, one farm,… Read More
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Robert Mugabe finally buried in hometown of Kutama

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Zimbabwe’s former President Robert Mugabe has been laid to rest in his hometown rural village of Kutama. The former President who died at the age of 95 was interred at his Kutama Mission homestead in Zvimba alongside his late mother, Bona, and brothers — Albert and Donato. The burial of Mugabe’s body delayed after a state funeral was held on… Read More
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Zimbabwe’s Mugabe will now be buried in hometown

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The family of former Zimbabwean leader Robert Mugabe has said he will now be buried in his hometown of Zvimba following a row with the government. The body of Mr. Mugabe aged 95 has not been buried after his funeral was held on September, 14 because of the row over his resting place. The Zimbabwean government had insisted that the… Read More
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Photos: Mourners view Robert Mugabe’s body

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Thousands of Zimbabweans have been viewing Robert Mugabe’s body ahead of state funeral before his burial. The former president of Zimbabwe died in Singapore at a hospital where he was undergoing medical treatment. He died aged 95 and has been declared a national hero by the government. A state funeral will take place at the national football stadium in Harare… Read More
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Zimbabwe: Stampede at Mugabe body viewing

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There has been a stampede at the viewing of the body of former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe at the Rufaro Stadium on Thursday. SADC News reported of several people sustaining injuries during the stampede as scores line up to have a final viewing of Mugabe’s body. Police have since tightened security at the pitch here Mugabe’s coffin has been placed… Read More
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Mugabe’s body returns to Zimbabwe from Singapore

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The body of former President of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe has arrived back in Zimbabwe. Mugabe’s body was flown to Zimbabwe in a private flight from Singapore where he died last week. The chartered flight carrying Mr Mugabe’s body landed in Harare around 13:30 GMT. The late Pan-Africanist will be buried on Sunday after a state funeral on Saturday, according to… Read More
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13 famous quotes credited to Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe

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Zimbabweans have been mourning their former president, Robert Mugabe who died on Friday after a short illness in Singapore. Mugabe was born on 21 February 1924, in what was then Rhodesia. He led Zimbabwe to independence in 1980 and has ruled the country for decades. Mugabe was Zimbabwe’s first post-independence leader but resigned from power after a military takeover in… Read More
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Robert Mugabe gets national hero status after death

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Former President of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe has been declared a “national hero” by his ruling Zanu-PF party. This declaration is coming following the death of Mr. Mugabe whose last days were in conflict with a party he helped founded. Mr Mugabe led Zimbabwe to independence and ruled until he resigned from power after a military coup in 2017. His party… Read More
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How Africa reacted to Robert Mugabe’s death

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There have been mixed reactions across Africa following the news of the death of former President of Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe. The popular Freedom fighter died at the age of 95 after battling ill health for some months, according to his family. Mugabe’s family has confirmed that he died in Singapore surrounded by family including his wife, Grace. Mugabe was born… Read More
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Ex-President of Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe dies aged 95

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The former President of Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe has reportedly died at the age of 95. He died after battling ill health for some months, according to his family. Mugabe was born on 21 February 1924, in what was then Rhodesia. He led Zimbabwe to independence in 1980 and has ruled the country for decades He was Zimbabwe’s first post-independence leader… Read More