Robert Mugabe: Zimbabwe pioneer's birthday party reprimanded

Zimbabwe's decision party has been censured for facilitating extravagant 92nd birthday festivities for President Robert Mugabe while swathes of the populace face sustenance deficiencies.

The occasion allegedly cost just about $800,000 (£575,000).

The restriction Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) called the festivals "foul".

Mr Mugabe has overwhelmed Zimbabwe legislative issues since freedom from the UK in 1980.

The occasion, which was broadcast and highlighted schoolchildren perusing verse about the president, was held in the dry spell stricken south eastern city of Masvingo.