The 92-year-old Zimbabwe's President, Robert Mugabe, who is continuously growing frail has begged top politicians in the country to allow him retire properly.  


Mugabe said this over the weekend, when he told a meeting of about 400 non-combatant veterans of the anti-colonial struggle that if he were to retire he should be allowed to do so "properly". 

He also criticised some leaders of his ruling Zanu-PF for wishing him dead and trying to bewitch him so that they could take over.

Infighting among ruling party factions vying to succeed Mr Mugabe have intensified as he appears increasingly frail.