The Mugabe family is a Zimbabwean family. Many of its members are involved in politics and business. It includes former president Robert Mugabe and former first lady Grace Mugabe.
| Mugabe | |
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| Political family | |
 Robert and Grace Mugabe in 2013 |
Members
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Sally Mugabe, 1983
Robert Mugabe in 1979
- Robert Mugabe (21 February 1924 – 6 September 2019), revolutionary, Prime Minister of Zimbabwe from 1980 to 1987, President from 1987 to 2017[1][2] leader of the Zimbabwe African National Union from 1975 to 1980 and leader of ZANU – Patriotic Front from 1980 to 2017.
- Sarah Francesca "Sally" Mugabe[3] (née Hayfron; born 6 June 1931 Gold Coast, Ghana, died 27 January 1992) first wife of Robert, First Lady of Zimbabwe from 1987 to 1992.
- Nhamodzenyika Mugabe (1963 – 1966) Robert's first son, born in Ghana to mother Sally, died three years later of malaria.[4]
- Grace Mugabe (née Ntombizodwa; born 23 July 1965)[5] entrepreneur, politician a First Lady of Zimbabwe from 1996[6] to 2017[7]
- Robert Mugabe junior, second son of Robert and Grace, fashion designer,[8] born c. 1992[9]
- Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, youngest son of Robert and Grace[10]
- Bona Mugabe (born 18 April 1988), the only daughter of Robert and Grace, business person[11]
- Sandra Mugabe, Robert's niece, is married to Adam Molai, founder and longtime chairman of Pacific Cigarette Company[12][13]
Offices held
edit- Prime Minister of Zimbabwe, 1980 – 1987
- President of Zimbabwe, 1987 – 2017
- Zimbabwe African National Union leader, 1975 – 1980
- ZANU – Patriotic Front leader, 1980 – 2017
- First Lady of Zimbabwe, 1987 – 1992 and 1996 – 2017
References
edit- ^ Meredith, Martin (2002). Our Votes, Our Guns: Robert Mugabe and the Tragedy of Zimbabwe. New York: Public Affairs. p. 79. ISBN 978-1-58648-186-5.
- ^ Norman, Andrew (2008). Mugabe: Teacher, Revolutionary, Tyrant. Stroud: The History Press. p. 80. ISBN 978-1-86227-491-4.
- ^ UK National Archive reference to Sally as "Sarah Francesca Mugabe"
- ^ Ndebele, Lenin. "There were lots of 'emotional rollercoasters' - Robert Mugabe Jr opens up about life as a Mugabe". News24. Retrieved 2023-02-21.
- ^ "Executive Order: Blocking Property of Persons Undermining Democratic Processes Or Institutions in Zimbabwe". The White House. 7 March 2003. Retrieved 1 July 2008.
- ^ Verkaik, Robert (6 April 2008). "The love that made Robert Mugabe a monster". The Independent. Archived from the original on 8 April 2008. Retrieved 1 July 2008.
- ^ "Zimbabwe's President Mugabe 'resigns'". BBC News. 11 November 2017. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
- ^ "Mugabe's fashion designer son Robert jnr says his mom Grace inspires him - report". News24. Retrieved 2023-02-21.
- ^ "Robert Mugabe's son arrested in Zimbabwe over cars trashed at Harare party". BBC News. 2023-02-20. Retrieved 2023-02-21.
- ^ "The Shakespearean excesses and political intrigues that drove Africa's oldest strongman out of power". Los Angeles Times. 2017-11-19. Retrieved 2023-02-21.
- ^ "Grace Mugabe brags about 'virgin' daughter Bona". News24. Archived from the original on 2013-10-14. Retrieved 28 February 2014.
- ^ Reporter, Staff (2021-02-28). "Millionaire nephew says relationship with Mugabe was bad for his businesses". The Zimbabwe Mail. Retrieved 2024-09-15.
- ^ Rees, Malcolm (2013-12-29). "Mugabe link to illegal cigarette trade". Sunday Times.
