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Mugabe Buys Secret $5.8M Hong Kong Getaway

Prez spends lavishly as Zimbabwean economy implodes

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(Newser) – While his country battles massive inflation, unemployment and cholera, Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe has secretly bought a $5.8 million residence in Hong Kong, the Times of London reports. His wife recently spent some $80,000 on Vietnamese statues and $12,500 on a bag. When she recently discussed a venture to have Zimbabwean diamonds cut in Hong Kong, her aides paid one hotel bill with a bag of cash containing $15,000.

Mugabe talks to unidentified members of his delegation before the start of the Extra-Ordinary Summit at the Presidential Guest House in Pretoria, South Africa, last month.
Mugabe talks to unidentified members of his delegation before the start of the Extra-Ordinary Summit at the Presidential Guest House in Pretoria, South Africa, last month.   (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe attends an address by the governor of the Reserve Bank in Harare last year. As Zimbabwe's economy implodes, Mugabe recently purchased a $5.8 million home.
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe attends an address by the governor of the Reserve Bank in Harare last year. As Zimbabwe's economy implodes, Mugabe recently purchased a $5.8 million home.   (AP Photo)
Grace Mugabe accompanies her husband as he greets supporters on their arrival for Independence Day celebrations in Harare, Zimbabwe, in 2006.
Grace Mugabe accompanies her husband as he greets supporters on their arrival for Independence Day celebrations in Harare, Zimbabwe, in 2006.   (AP Photo/File)
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sailor86
Feb 15, 09 8:54 AM CST
American elitists didn't set a precedence for this behavior, did they? Reply
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Mr.C
Feb 15, 09 10:38 PM CST
never lifted a finger
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Observer
Feb 15, 09 9:44 AM CST
Why hasn't this murderous Dictator been overthrown and executed? Just like we did in Chile, Iraq and Viet Nam. His time has come to be "disappeared". Reply
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Chilblain
Feb 16, 09 3:19 PM CST
ITS NOT A SECRET IF YOU PUT IN A HEADLINE SILLY Reply
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SPH
Feb 16, 09 10:03 PM CST
He'd make a fine Republican... Reply
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