Zimbabwe is once again making headlines around the world. This time the army has held the 93 year old President Robert Mugabe under house arrest. The elderly statesman has been confined to his residence for the past two days and is said to be fine, this was revealed by South African President Jacob Zuma who says he had a telephonic conversation with the 93 year old leader. On Thursday after the military seized power in what it dubbed a targeted operation against “criminals” in the entourage of President Robert Mugabe, who has ruled the southern African nation for almost four decades. It is however unclear where the first lady Grace Mugabe is who has been controversial in the media recently, in a bit to succeed her husband as head of Zanu PF and Government. It was not clear whether the apparent military coup would bring a formal end to the 93-year-old Mugabe’s rule.
To help us talk about the life O.R Tambo we are joined on the line by:
1. Dr Ibbo Mandaza Political Analyst
2. Simon Muchemwa Channel Africa Correspondent
3. David Coltart Former: Zimbabwean Cabinet Minister
