Understanding Mugabe and Mnangagwa's Relationship in Zimbabwe

With the succession race at its peak - it seems that the Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa has no capacity to challenge Robert Mugabe's presidency, writes Simukai Tinhu for the Zimbabwe Independent.

Zimbabwe presidential race trio: From left, former vice president Joyce Mujuru, President Robert Mugabe (centre) and Vice Presient Emmerson Mnangagwa (right).

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