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Robert Tinotenda Mugabe Jr (born 2 April 1992) is a Zimbabwean basketball player, fashion label owner, political campaigner, and the son of
Robert Mugabe Robert Gabriel Mugabe (; ; 21 February 1924 – 6 September 2019) was a Zimbabwean revolutionary and politician who served as Prime Minister of Zimbabwe from 1980 to 1987 and then as President from 1987 to 2017. He served as Leader of th ...
and
Grace Mugabe Grace Ntombizodwa Mugabe (formerly Goreraza, Birth name, née Marufu; born 23 July 1965) is a Zimbabwean entrepreneur, politician and the widow of the late President Robert Mugabe. She served as the First Lady of Zimbabwe from 1996 until her hus ...
.


Early life and education

Mugabe was born on 2 April 1992 as Robert Tinotenda Mugabe Jr to Zimbabwe president
Robert Mugabe Robert Gabriel Mugabe (; ; 21 February 1924 – 6 September 2019) was a Zimbabwean revolutionary and politician who served as Prime Minister of Zimbabwe from 1980 to 1987 and then as President from 1987 to 2017. He served as Leader of th ...
and First Lady
Grace Mugabe Grace Ntombizodwa Mugabe (formerly Goreraza, Birth name, née Marufu; born 23 July 1965) is a Zimbabwean entrepreneur, politician and the widow of the late President Robert Mugabe. She served as the First Lady of Zimbabwe from 1996 until her hus ...
. He studied in the
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Career and politics

At the age of 25, Mugabe played for the
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. He was previously part of the nation's under-18 team. Robert Mugabe, with his brother Chatunga, launched the xGx clothing label in
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, in December 2017. The brothers had previously launched Trip Life music-entertainment company. Mugabe is also a
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for SVG fashion brand. In 2022, Mugabe was a member of Emmerson Mnangagwa's political campaign team. He is a member of ZANU-PF political party.


Personal life

In May 2022, Mugabe was admitted to a Singapore hospital after a lung collapse from
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. In September the same year, he was injured after crashing his
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vehicle in the
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. In February 2023, Mugabe was arrested, facing allegations of property damage and assault of a police officer. The prosecution was paused soon after a court appearance in
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. Mugabe is noted for his lavish lifestyle. At times, he has lived in South Africa.


See also

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Mugabe family The Mugabe family is a Zimbabwean family. Many of its members are involved in politics and business. It includes former president Robert Mugabe and former first lady Grace Mugabe. Members * Robert Mugabe (21 February 1924 – 6 September 2019 ...


References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Mugabe, Robert Jr Living people Zimbabwean emigrants to South Africa Robert Mugabe Zimbabwean basketball players Zimbabwean businesspeople Zimbabwean political people Company founders Zimbabwean fashion designers 1992 births Children of prime ministers Children of presidents of Zimbabwe