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Robert Mugabe Jr.

Robert Mugabe Jr.

Zimbabwean fashion designer

Robert Tinotenda Mugabe Jr (born 2 April 1992) is a Zimbabwean basketball player, fashion label owner, political campaigner, and the son of Robert Mugabe and Grace Mugabe.

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Early life and education

Mugabe was born on 2 April 1992 as Robert Tinotenda Mugabe Jr[2] to Zimbabwe president Robert Mugabe and First Lady Grace Mugabe.[3]

He studied in the United Arab Emirates.[4]

Career and politics

At the age of 25, Mugabe played for the Zimbabwe men's national basketball team.[4] He was previously part of the nation's under-18 team.[4]

Robert Mugabe, with his brother Chatunga, launched the xGx clothing label in Johannesburg, in December 2017.[3][5] The brothers had previously launched Trip Life music-entertainment company.[5] Mugabe is also a brand ambassador for SVG fashion brand.[6]

In 2022, Mugabe was a member of Emmerson Mnangagwa's political campaign team.[7] He is a member of ZANU-PF political party.[8]

Personal life

In May 2022, Mugabe was admitted to a Singapore hospital after a lung collapse from pneumothorax.[7] In September the same year, he was injured after crashing his Range Rover vehicle in the Eastern Highlands.[9] In February 2023, Mugabe was arrested, facing allegations of property damage and assault of a police officer.[10] The prosecution was paused soon after a court appearance in Harare.[11]

Mugabe is noted for his lavish lifestyle.[12] At times, he has lived in South Africa.[13][14]

See also

References

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    Chabvuta, Tendai (2022-04-02). "The Rise of the UNDERTAKER – Robert Mugabe Jnr. strays onto the political stage". Nehanda Radio. Retrieved 2023-03-05.
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    "Robert Mugabe Jr à l'Afrobasket 2015". BBC News Afrique (in French). 2015-08-25. Retrieved 2023-03-05.
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    Mavhimira, Bridget Wadzanai. "SVG plots fashion scene takeover". The Zimbabwe Independent. Retrieved 2023-03-05.
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    Ndoro, Nyashadzashe (2022-05-16). "Robert Mugabe Jnr admitted at Singapore hospital over lung collapse". Nehanda Radio. Retrieved 2023-03-05.
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    "I am a son of Zanu PF: Robert Mugabe Jnr". The Herald. 24 March 2022. Retrieved 2023-03-05.
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    "Robert Mugabe junior in accident". Bulawayo24 News. Retrieved 2023-03-05.
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    "Robert Mugabe's son arrested in Zimbabwe over cars trashed at Harare party". BBC News. 2023-02-20. Retrieved 2023-03-05.
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    "Prosecutors hold off charging Mugabe Jr over damage to property | eNCA". ENCA. Retrieved 2023-03-05.
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    Chingono, Nyasha; Burke, Jason (2023-02-20). "Robert Mugabe's son charged in Zimbabwe for damaging cars at party". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2023-03-05.
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    McGoogan, Cara (2018-07-13). "Who are Robert Mugabe's indulged children?". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2023-03-05.
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    "Kehidupan mewah anak-anak Mugabe, mobil dan jam-jam mahal, di tengah kemiskinan rakyat Zimbabwe". BBC News Indonesia (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2023-03-05.
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