Bellarmine Mugabe, son of Zimbabwe’s late former President Robert Mugabe, saw drug possession charges against him dropped by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) before he could enter a plea at the Harare Magistrates’ Court on October 16, 2026. The younger Mugabe had been arrested after allegedly being found with 72 grams of narcotics, which were reportedly in the possession of his friend, Max Mugaba.
Key Players Involved
- Bellarmine Mugabe: Son of the late former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, who was arrested and had charges withdrawn.
- Max Mugaba: Friend of Bellarmine Mugabe, in whose bag the alleged narcotics were found.
- National Prosecuting Authority (NPA): The body that withdrew the charges against Mugabe.
Event Timeline
- October 16, 2026: Bellarmine Mugabe appeared before the Harare Magistrates’ Court.
- October 16, 2026: The NPA withdrew the case against Bellarmine Mugabe.
