Wrong place, wrong time: Mugabe’s son walks free as friend faces drug charge

Author: Lenin NdebelePublished on: October 16, 2026Country: Zimbabwe

Crime & Law

The headline says Robert Mugabe’s son has been released while a friend faces a drug-related charge. The supplied article text does not identify the friend or provide details about the circumstances or allegations.

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