Zimbabwe orders cities to buy Mnangagwa books

Cash-strapped councils got hit with a pricey order to stock schools with presidential bios.

Mandatory biography purchase

• Town Clerks, Secretaries, and CEOs must buy the books.
• The directive came from John Basera, Permanent Secretary.
• Schools are the intended end recipients of the copies.
• Local authorities must manage procurement despite tight budgets.

Publication details

• “A Life of Sacrifice” got a 2026 updated edition.
• Jarach Media added Shona, Ndebele, and Tonga translations.
• Each copy retails at US$17, and bulk orders drop to US$15.
• The revised edition follows the original 2021 biography.

Government push

• Basera urged individuals and institutions to buy and distribute.
• Circular frames the book as insightful on Mnangagwa’s life.
• Authorities are pressured to allocate funds for procurement.
• Schools are expected to benefit from the distribution program.