Mugabe gives star Olympic swimmer $100,000

Sunday 31st August, 06:41 AM JST

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WhiteHawk at 10:44 AM JST - 31st August

Is that in Zimbabwe dollars? Would be about 4 cents/2 pence... ;-)
Everton2 at 11:02 AM JST - 31st August

When will this man be arrested?
WhiteHawk at 11:19 AM JST - 31st August

By who?
burikko at 01:22 PM JST - 31st August

Probably, that is U.S. dollars. Even Mugabe know their currency has no value, I suppose.
proxy at 02:06 PM JST - 31st August

Well, Kirsty Coventry, is now the second richest person in Zimbabwe.
rtrhead1 at 04:07 PM JST - 31st August

"The president accused of impoverishing Zimbabwe has given U.S.$148,000 to the nation’s Olympians, most of it to a top-performing swimmer."

Okay, now that we know it isn't in Zimbabwe dollars, I can say this is insane. The man is pretty much single-handedly bringing down a country, and yet, feels the west is to blame. How odd...
somo99999 at 05:52 PM JST - 31st August

speaking out my opinion : -

President Robert Mugabe is not responsible for the collapse of the Zimbabwean economy. He did what he can and he is trying to do all that is possible. What he say is true about the Western countries plotting against his demise and destruction of the Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe is a strong ally of China and Russia in Africa and certain western powers want that change. I believe given time President Robert Mugabe would be able to revive Zimbabwe and restore better lively hoods to its people.
Sarge at 06:05 PM JST - 31st August

U.S. $100,000 is a fortune in Zimbabwe.

"Zimbabwe is a strong ally of China and Russia"

How strong an ally can Zimbabwe be? The country is an absolute basket case.