Robert Mugabe to be buried in home

The government of Zimbabwe has backtracked on its insistence that the body of Robert Mugabe be buried in heroes acre at the national monument and burial ground.

Mugabe’s family wants him laid in his hometown.

It was not immediately clear what prompted the late change in plans.

The Mugabe family had appeared content with the burial at heroes acre, after it was agreed that a mausoleum would be built for the former leader.

Information minister, Nick Mangwana said the change was in line with policy to respect the wishes of families of deceased heroes.

The body of Robert Mugabe will now be buried in his home town.