Grace Mugabe steals thunder from Mai Mujuru

First Lady Grace Mugabe’s entry into the political arena has pulled the rug from under Vice-President Joice Mujuru’s feet This was apparent in the subdued way the 4 000 delegates to the 6th Zanu PF Women’s League congress, officially opened by President Robert Mugabe at the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC) yesterday, received the Vice-President’s entry into the venue.

MOSES MATENGA
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In contrast, Grace literally brought the house down when she was asked to greet the gathering amid chants of “Amai, Amai, Amai (Mother, Mother, Mother!)”

As if to show Mujuru that the centre of power had shifted seismically, the delegates burst into thunderous applause when current Women’s League boss Oppah Muchinguri introduced the First Lady.

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