FIle photo: Former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe with former first lady Grace Mugabe, right, and his daughter, Bona, left, at his 91st birthday celebrations in Victoria Falls. Pictures: AFP
Divorce negotiations between the late Zimbabwean former president Robert Mugabe’s daughter Bona and her estranged husband Simba Chikore, have reportedly taken a nasty turn as the fight for assets turns ugly.
Bona made headlines last week after it emerged that she had filed for divorce summons at the high court.
She filed for divorce from her husband of nine years Chikore because their marriage has irretrievably broken down with no prospect of restoration.
Mugabe and Chikore’s divorce proceedings have, however, reportedly become acrimonious, with a contentious battle over the division of assets.
The situation had taken a turn for the worse, as Chikore reportedly sold 100 cattle that belonged to both parties, potentially leading to his arrest.
There are also reports that Chikore has rejected Mugabe’s offer and is demanding more properties from her.
According to NewsHawks, Mugabe reportedly offered Chikore a house in Chishawasha, motor vehicles, cattle, and other “significant assets” as part of the divorce settlement.
Chikore however swiftly rejected her offer. Instead, he made a demand for additional properties, including those located in the affluent area of Umwinsidale in Harare.
These properties are presently held by Mugabe on the premise that they were given to her through her late father’s estate.
iHarare recently reported that Mugabe was determined to end her marriage with Chikore, that she opted to forego the equitable division of assets to expedite the divorce process and prevent any unnecessary delays.
According to a reliable source, Mugabe wanted to speed up her divorce from Chikore because she was now fed up with his shenanigans.
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