Grace had been rumoured to be earmarked for appointment as women's affairs minister following her entry into mainstream politics last year after she was confirmed the women's league boss in the Zanu (PF) politburo. But she seems to have abandoned her ambitions.
Under Zimbabwean law, the president is required to appoint his cabinet from among elected members of parliament. With the expulsion last month of 21 former Movement for Democratic Change members of parliament, it was reported that Grace would contest the Harare East seat which was occupied by Tendai Biti.
The Herald reported yesterday that Terrence Mukupe would represent the ruling party in Harare East. President Robert Mugabe journalists in South Africa last week that his wife didn't have ambitions for Zimbabwe's presidency, saying she was content with focussing on women's issues and her charitable projects. But as The Zimbabwean reported last week, the women’s league has not held a single meeting since Grace took over the top seat.
A healthy and smiling Grace appeared on her husband's side during their visit to South Africa last week, dispelling media reports that she was gravely ill.
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