Mugabe family

Mugabe
Political family
Robert and Grace Mugabe in 2013

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.

Members

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 Marufu 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

• 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

1. 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.
2. Norman, Andrew (2008). Mugabe: Teacher, Revolutionary, Tyrant. Stroud: The History Press. p. 80. ISBN   978-1-86227-491-4.
3. UK National Archive reference to Sally as "Sarah Francesca Mugabe"
4. Ndebele, Lenin. "There were lots of 'emotional rollercoasters' - Robert Mugabe Jr opens up about life as a Mugabe". News24. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
5. "Executive Order: Blocking Property of Persons Undermining Democratic Processes Or Institutions in Zimbabwe". The White House. 7 March 2003. Retrieved 1 July 2008.
6. 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.
7. "Zimbabwe's President Mugabe 'resigns'". BBC News. 11 November 2017. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
8. "Mugabe's fashion designer son Robert jnr says his mom Grace inspires him - report". News24. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
9. "Robert Mugabe's son arrested in Zimbabwe over cars trashed at Harare party". BBC News. 20 February 2023. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
10. "The Shakespearean excesses and political intrigues that drove Africa's oldest strongman out of power". Los Angeles Times. 19 November 2017. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
11. "Grace Mugabe brags about 'virgin' daughter Bona". News24. Archived from the original on 14 October 2013. Retrieved 28 February 2014.
12. Staff Reporter (28 February 2021). "Millionaire nephew says relationship with Mugabe was bad for his businesses". The Zimbabwe Mail. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
13. Rees, Malcolm (29 December 2013). "Mugabe link to illegal cigarette trade". Sunday Times.