Zimbabweans have started another two day mass stay away from work, with the First Lady Grace Mugabe reported to have skipped the country for Singapore. This report doing the rounds does not do well for the woman aspiring to succeed her husband as the next President of the country.
Zimbabweans who are suffering greatly under one of the worst economic crisis in recent history, are protesting as they seek reprieve from their daily struggles. However, reports that Mai Mugabe who has over the past years become a powerful figure in national politics has skipped the country, could be an indication of tougher times ahead. The government is broke and does not seem to have a solution to the problems being faced by Zimbabweans.
Zanu PF stubbornly clings to policies that have led to the current economic decay and refuses to deal with corrupt ministers a burden to the already suffering economy.
The country is going through an economic meltdown, which has seen government failing to pay civil servants on time.
Grace was spotted at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, South Africa, en route to Singapore.
Presidential spokesperson, George Charamba said he was unaware of the whereabouts of the First Lady. “I don’t know about that. You seem to know better than I do. In any case, what has that have to do with you, NewsDay people?” Charamba retorted.
“I am not at work, so really I don’t know what you are asking me.”
Singapore has become virtually the second home of the First Family, as they travel to the Far East country regularly for medical attention amid reports that they also have businesses interests there. Newsday