Is Grace Mugabe's 'Bedroom Coup' a Reality In Zimbabwe?

When former war veterans' leader Jabulani Sibanda warned of a "bedroom coup" brewing in Zanu PF ahead of the party's acrimonious December 2014 congress, his remarks could have simply been dismissed as polemics in an intensifying succession battle - but quotes from a speech seem to indicate that the First Lady's moves have been successful, writes Dumisani Muleya for Zimbabwe Independent.

  • Zimbabwe:   Zanu-PF Clarifies Mugabe Succession

    Zimbabwe Independent, 6 November 2015

    A clause has been inserted in the amended Zanu PF constitution to deal with the election of a new party leader in the event that President Robert Mugabe who has been in charge… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Grace Mugabe Now De Facto President of Zimbabwe

    New Zimbabwe, 17 October 2015

    "CAREFUL, there she comes!" said Mr Mugabe to David Smith of the Guardian (The Guardian 15.07.15) when asked if Grace has ambitions of being President of Zimbabwe. Earlier the… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   No Grace, Mnangagwa Fallout, Says Mugabe As Moyo Says Crocodile Now Meat for Braai

    New Zimbabwe, 16 October 2015

    President Robert Mugabe denied Friday reports of a fallout between his wife Grace and vice president Emmerson Mnangagwa, blaming allegations of bitter rifts in Zanu-PF on… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Mugabe's Wives!

    New Zimbabwe, 16 October 2015

    When Grace Mugabe wedded Robert Mugabe that 17th day of August in 1996 she took some vows. None of those vows had anything to do with the people of Zimbabwe. Those vows which she… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Grace Mugabe's Bedroom Coup

    Zimbabwe Independent, 3 July 2015

    WHEN former war veterans' leader Jabulani Sibanda last October warned of a "bedroom coup" brewing in Zanu PF ahead of the party's acrimonious December congress, his remarks could… Read more »

President Robert Mugabe and his wife greet supporters at the Harare international airport. (File Photo)

  • Zimbabwe:   Not What the American Doctor Ordered

    The Herald, 4 July 2015

    See, the First Lady does not shy away from naming names but she may give enough time before she names and shames. We saw that last year as she warned Mai Mujuru before taking off… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Mugabe Rule a Criminal Enterprise - Sibanda

    New Zimbabwe, 19 April 2015

    PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe is surrounded by people of criminal inclinations and the ruling party, Zanu PF, instead of revolutionaries, it is breeding counter-revolutionaries, says… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Calls for 'Generous' Cash Donations for Grace Mugabe's Birthday

    News24Wire, 17 July 2015

    Festivities are being planned to mark Zimbabwe First Lady Grace Mugabe's 50th birthday next week, five months after a lavish birthday bash was held to celebrate her husband's 91st… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Grace Mugabe Refuses to Shake Minister's Hand

    New Zimbabwe, 17 July 2015

    FIRST LADY Grace Mugabe and Zanu PF national political commissar Saviour Kasukuwere are reportedly not on talking terms as internal fissures rocking Zanu PF over President Robert… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Who Reads the Constitution?

    Waza, 7 April 2015

    While Zimbabwe may have adopted a new constitution, the application of the law still mirrors the situation before the document was accepted. Waza blogger, Philani Amadeus Nyoni,… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Jabulani Sibanda Further Remanded

    The Herald, 28 February 2015

    Former war veterans' leader Jabulani Sibanda, who is accused of insulting President Mugabe, has been given a longer remand period pending determination of his application at the… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Zanu-PF 'Bedroom Coup' Takes Hold

    Zimbabwe Independent, 27 February 2015

    WITH the way events are panning out in the fractious Zanu PF party, it is becoming increasingly clear President Robert Mugabe's wife Grace is now not only in charge of the party as… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Opposition Says War Vets Leader Victimized

    CAJ News, 9 January 2015

    EXPELLED Zimbabwe war veterans leader, Jabulani Sibanda, is being singled for persecution following his outspokenness on the lack of democracy in the ruling ZANU (PF), an… Read more »

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