[Politics] Mugabe and Hoogstraten

[twowheelsbest]

Where does the resignation of Mugabe leave his old mate, Nicholas Hoogstraten. I would imagine his Zimbabwean interests must be under threat from any new regime wanting to disassociate itself with any of Mugabe’s crooked cohorts.

 

[Bry Nylon]

...and that was the last we ever heard of twowheelsbest.

 

[Lady Whistledown]

Where does the resignation of Mugabe leave his old mate, Nicholas Hoogstraten. I would imagine his Zimbabwean interests must be under threat from any new regime wanting to disassociate itself with any of Mugabe’s crooked cohorts.

Are we actually anticipating a significant political change amid all this? Can't claim to be an expert on the situation but I was under the impression the guy now in charge was previously high up in the Mugabe regime anyway. The upheaval appears to be motivated mainly by a desire to ensure Grace Mugabe didn't get the top job once her husband retired (or more likely popped his clogs).

 

[Stat Brother]

 

[jakarta]

Are we actually anticipating a significant political change amid all this? Can't claim to be an expert on the situation but I was under the impression the guy now in charge was previously high up in the Mugabe regime anyway. The upheaval appears to be motivated mainly by a desire to ensure Grace Mugabe didn't get the top job once her husband retired (or more likely popped his clogs).

Sadly I agree with this analysis, the idea that Zimbabwe will suddenly become an African version of Sweden is rather fanciful.

A great shame, my late In-Laws who had a big association with Africa (Mrs Jakarta was born there) did their 25th Wedding Anniversary Holiday to the place just after Uncle Bob had taken over but before he had starting ruining it..

They told me it was the most beautiful and well run country in Africa.

 

[WATFORD zero]

Typical - local boy done good (or he was local before he found the van? ) and people are having a pop

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

...and that was the last we ever heard of twowheelsbest.

I was fearing for his life before I had even started reading his actual post

 

[seagurn]

Wonder if his palace will have workman starting on it again .... maybe he'll be coming home in a box so he can be burried in his palace. I 'll keep an on it

 

[twowheelsbest]

I was fearing for his life before I had even started reading his actual post

I have a Man U ticket if anyone wants it, sounds like I won’t be needing it now

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

Sadly I agree with this analysis, the idea that Zimbabwe will suddenly become an African version of Sweden is rather fanciful.

A great shame, my late In-Laws who had a big association with Africa (Mrs Jakarta was born there) did their 25th Wedding Anniversary Holiday to the place just after Uncle Bob had taken over but before he had starting ruining it..

They told me it was the most beautiful and well run country in Africa.

Quite so. Bring back Ian Smith, if anyone can remember him.

 

[cjd]

Quite so. Bring back Ian Smith, if anyone can remember him.

I can. I lived and worked there for about 4 months in 1972. It was indeed a beautiful country then.

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

I can. I lived and worked there for about 4 months in 1972. It was indeed a beautiful country then.

And just to think, it was us Brits who were originally responsible for his demise . . .

 

[Geoffbn2]

Wonder if his palace will have workman starting on it again .... maybe he'll be coming home in a box so he can be burried in his palace. I 'll keep an on it

Maybe he'll bring a few guests to stay, Mind you i think Bob is a little friendlier than NVH

 

[Wrong-Direction]

Apparently hoogyboy kidnapped my grandads accountant back in the day

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