The behavior of Robert Mugabe’s wife ‘Gucci Grace’ inspired rage across Zimbabwe — but her downfall also led to rampant sexism

Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi/AP Grace Mugabe was known for her corruption and extravagant spending in Zimbabwe, and was forced out along with her husband, Robert Mugabe, last month. The response though has drawn widespread sexism across Zimbabwean society. Zimbabwe’s record on women’s rights in general is mixed. During his 37 years as Zimbabwe’s prime minister and president, […]

Mugabe’s iron grip led Zimbabwe into poverty

WHEN Robert Mugabe came to power in 1980 it seemed like peace had finally come to Zimbabwe. But after a brief honeymoon period something went drastically wrong. Once courted by world leaders, Mugabe has since become an international pariah. His tenures as prime minister and later president have been marked by political division, repression, war, […]