$600 000 for Mugabe's 89th birthday bash
2013-02-06 14:01
Special Report
Zimbabwe's Prime Minister and leader of the MDC, has vowed to overturn President Robert Mugabe's controversial indigenisation drive if he wins upcoming general elections.
Cape Town - Preparations for Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe's
89th birthday celebrations have begun, with the fundraising committee
aiming to raise $600 000 for the event, according to a report.
The state-owned Herald reported on Wednesday that the
funds were expected to be raised from the country’s 10 provinces.
The celebrations, slated for Chipadze Stadium in Bindura on
23 February, will be held under the theme "Youth for Indigenisation,
Empowerment, Development and Employment Creation".
The chairperson of the fundraising committee, Absolom Sikhosana,
could not be
drawn to disclose how much had been raised so far, but said "everything was on course",
adding that "those assigned to carry out various tasks were working
timeously".
"We have raised a substantial amount for the event.
Everything is moving according to plan and it is our hope that we will meet our
targets," he said.
Sikhosana said donors were providing overwhelming support
and called on others to be involved in the celebrations.
Over 60 000 people were expected to attend the occasion.
Although Mugabe is now one of Africa's oldest leaders, age
hasn't dented his enthusiasm for office and he is set to contest in upcoming
elections after more than three decades in power.
- News24
