Robert Mugabe yesterday resigned as the president of Zimbabwe after 34 years in power. For those 34 years, the former president came to own quite a number of multi-million properties together with Grace Mugabe, his wife.
Here is a look at some of the assets former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe and his wife Grace own.
1. US$4 million (R56 million) Hong Kong mansion
The luxury villa is set among the green hills of Hong Kong’s New Territories, and is said to be one of Grace Mugabe’s favourite properties.
2. US$9.9 million (R138-million) Zimbabwe mansion
Considered more of a palace, the property is located in Harare. Nicknamed the Blue Roof, it features 25 bedrooms, a large outdoor pool, two lakes, a massive dining room that can seat more than 30 guests, a large master bedroom with super king-size bed and a multimillion-dollar radar system.
3. US$47 million (R660-million) England palace
Mugabe is said to own Hamilton Palace in Sussex, England, with his business associate, Nicolas Van Hoogstraten. The mansion is now a dangerous construction site.