The son of former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, Robert Junior, has been arrested in Harare for alleged drug posession.
As reported by ZimLive, police found Mugabe Junior with cannabis and cocaine on Wednesday.
Mugabe Jr arrested
The Drugs and Narcotics section took the 33-year-old into custody and is holding him at Harare Central Police Station, 263Chat reports.
Reports suggest that authorities found Mugabe Junior with two sachets of dagga and a quantity of white powder believed to be cocaine. He reportedly hid the substances among the cash in his possession.
Mugabe is expected to appear before magistrates in Harare today, 2 October 2025. The Zimbabwean police have not issued an official statement on the matter.
Past legal troubles
Mugabe Junior. has carved out a reputation far from his father’s political legacy, dabbling in fashion, sports, and the nightlife scene.
Mugabe Junior has faced legal trouble before.
iHarare reports that police arrested Mugabe Jr in February 2023 on allegations of damaging property at a party in Harare.
Prosecutors charged him with three counts of malicious damage to property and two counts of assaulting a police officer. Witnesses alleged he smashed car windscreens and spat on an officer.
Social media reacts
The news of Mugabe Junior’s arrest quickly spread online, drawing mixed reactions.
Here is how some people reacted to the news:
@Mlamuli: “If it were an ordinary citizen, they’d already be behind bars for years.”
@ruvarashe: “The Mugabe name just keeps making headlines.”
@Zimlegends: “He needs help, not shame. Drug abuse is destroying many young people in Zimbabwe.”
