Mugabe Becomes Zimbabwe's Leader
In April 1980, Robert Mugabe became the first prime minister of Zimbabwe
Witness History: Archive 2014 · BBC World Service
April 23, 20149m 1s
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Show Notes
In April 1980, Robert Mugabe became the first prime minister of Zimbabwe - formerly Rhodesia. He had just won historic elections, ending years of white minority rule. We hear from Wilf Mbanga who was once part of Mr Mugabe's inner circle.
(Photo: Wilf Mbanga (centre) tells joke to Robert Mugabe (L) and Julius Nyrere of Tanzania (R) , Delhi, 1984. Credit: Bester Kanyama)