Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe, advised by first lady to name heir

Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe, 93, urged by his wife to name his successor in order to end divisions over who the next leader will be.

Mr Mugabe looks increasingly frail and has been on three medical trips to Singapore this year.

However, his aides have played down fears about his health, saying he goes to Singapore only for specialised eye treatment.

"President, don't be afraid. Tell us who is your choice, which horse we should back," Mrs Mugabe told a meeting of Zanu-PF's women's wing, AFP news agency reports.

Mr Mugabe was present when his 52-year-old wife made the comments but did not respond. She has been rumoured as a potential successor, as has Vice-President Emmerson Mnangagwa.

UCJ, UNILORIN.