Four arrests ‘after Mugabe’s wife booed’

A Zimbabwe state-run newspaper says four people have been arrested and accused of booing the first lady, who this week moved closer to succeeding her husband as president.

The Zimbabwe Herald has reported that three men and a woman from Bulawayo are accused of booing Grace Mugabe at a ruling party rally over the weekend.

The rally was attended by President Robert Mugabe.

The report says the individuals face charges of undermining the authority of the president.

State prosecutor Jerry Mutsindikwa says the four allegedly sang “We hate what you’re doing” as the first lady spoke.

The 93-year-old president this week fired his deputy and longtime ally Emmerson Mnangagwa, accusing him of plotting to take power via witchcraft.