Former President Robert Mugabe’s daughter, Bona Mugabe is reported to have left Zimbabwe last week for Malaysia. Bona who is reported to be expecting her second child with husband Simbarashe Chikore left the country with her husband and first child, Simbanashe. The couple’s first child Simbanashe was born in Singapore, a point which critics used to attack Mugabe with, saying that he had no confidence in the health system in Zimbabwe, which they accused him of destroying. Bona’s second child also likely to be born outside the country.
Robert Jnr and Chatunga Bellarmine Mugabe are reported to be holed up in South Africa ever since the Zimbabwe Defence Forces launched Operation Restore Legacy, which ultimately resulted in their father losing power and agreeing to resign as president, after 37 years in power. The Mugabe family is said to have been considering buying a third home in South Africa, as it already owns two mansions in the exclusive Sandton area.
Grace Mugabe’s first son with ex-husband Stanley Goreraza, Russell Gorereza is reported to be Grace’s only child who is still in Zimbabwe.
More: The Independent