Grace mine wrangle turns ugly

FIRST Lady Grace Mugabe’s aides and police officers allegedly fighting on the side of President Robert Mugabe’s wife have reportedly “poisoned” mine shafts as a wrangle over a gold-rich claim turned ugly.

The First Lady’s aides reportedly with support from police details were said to have gone on the rampage assaulting indigenous miner Pius Madzimure, who claims to be the rightful owner.

Madzimure this week said he had met Mines minister Walter Chidakwa, who had referred the issue to his Home Affairs counterpart Ignatius Chombo.

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