FORMER President Robert Mugabe reportedly flew to Singapore for
medical check-ups two weeks ago, with sources saying the 94-year-old
ex-leader was rushed out after his health suddenly deteriorated.
“He slipped out of the country two weeks ago after his blood pressure
suddenly rose to dangerous levels. He also had trouble with his eye
which previously has been diagnosed with a cataract,” a source close to
the former Zanu PF leader claimed.
Foreign Affairs permanent secretary Joey Bimha said he was not sure
of Mugabe’s whereabouts as he was also out of the country on government
business.
“I am not sure about that because I am currently in Angola. You might need to check with the office,” Bimha said.
President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s spokesperson George Charamba could not
be reached for comment while Information ministry’s principal director
Regis Chikowore referred questions to his superiors.
“I do not have that brief. Ask the bosses,” he said in reference to
Charamba and acting Information minister, Simon Khaya, who was also not
available for comment.
But other sources said Mugabe had just left for routine medical check-up, adding it was nothing serious.
“It’s nothing serious. It is the usual, check-ups and this one in
particular was scheduled. The former First Lady Grace is also with him,”
NewsDay heard.
Towards the end of his 37 year-reign, Mugabe, now 94, spent the
better part of his time flying to the Far East for medical check-ups. Newsday
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