Zimbabwe's New Leader Shares Tips On Becoming President

President Emerson Mnangagwa left hundreds of Zimbabweans living in Namibia in stitches when he offered practical tips on how to become president of a country. "First, you need to be poisoned, and you need to survive the poisoning. Next, you need to become a border jumper. Thirdly, you need people like (General Sibusisiwe) Moyo somewhere," he said.

Zimbabwe President, His Excellency Emmerson Mnangagwa.

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