Robert Mugabe Jnr Fined US$300 for Drug Possession

On Nov 13, 2025

Robert Mugabe Jnr Fined US$300 for Dagga Possession

Robert Tinotenda Mugabe, the son of the late former President Robert Mugabe, has been fined US$300 after being convicted of illegal drug possession in Harare.

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Plea and Court Appearance

Mugabe Jnr appeared before Harare Magistrate Lisa Mutendereki, where he pleaded guilty to possessing two grams of dagga.

The court heard that the offence contravened Zimbabwe’s drug laws, which prohibit the possession of dangerous substances without authorization.

Mitigation and Sentence

In mitigation, Mugabe Jnr told the court that he is a single father of two children and asked the magistrate for leniency. Magistrate Mutendereki considered his personal circumstances before imposing the fine.

According to H-Metro, alongside the monetary penalty, Mugabe Jnr was also sentenced to three months in prison, which was wholly suspended on condition that he does not commit a similar offence within the next five years.

Public Questions Fairness of Mugabe Jnr’s Sentence

Following Robert Mugabe Jnr’s US$300 fine for drug possession, social media users have expressed mixed reactions, with many questioning what they see as preferential treatment.

Some argued that ordinary citizens often receive harsher sentences for similar offences, while others said the ruling exposes the double standards in the justice system.

Here are some of the comments;

@MboNurse Onice DooBae;

All animals are equal but some are more equal than others

@Takura Marembo;

If the government is serious about fighting drugs they need to make an example out of these high profile guys so that regular drug users can see that no one is above the law and no one is safe.

@Bethwell Dube;

But an ordinary John when found with dagga get sentenced to some years in prison

@Daniel Nyathi;

Animal Farm at play here !Ras pompy is a small animal

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