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    BBC News Africa‏Verified account @BBCAfrica 9 Aug 2017

    Zimbabwe to build $1bn Robert Gabriel Mugabe university http://bbc.in/2hJjCKS pic.twitter.com/a09dYFDkao

    9:43 AM - 9 Aug 2017
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      2. Ms Liccy‏ @missliccy_t 10 Aug 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        In a country suffering from poverty like Zim is, I don't think a university is a priority right now! Clinics & hospitals have no meds! Wtf!

        4 replies 1 retweet 2 likes
      3. #AProtestHasNoName‏ @Mambo_Nherera 11 Aug 2017
        Replying to @missliccy_t @BBCAfrica

        It's a scam to loot funds as usual

        0 replies 0 retweets 2 likes
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      1. Macdonald W. PHIRI‏ @macdonaldwphiri 9 Aug 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        is Mugabe getting funds from Trump.., I mean where is he or the Zim govt getting such sums after all those sactions.. #TeachMalawi

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      1. George Awuor‏ @g_awuor 9 Aug 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        While patients lack beds in hospitals.

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      2. Lionel Magnificent‏ @LioEmeritus 9 Aug 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        There is one thing with all fools: They are brave

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      2. GrandSon Ìyálóde‏ @lanreee 9 Aug 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        At least a university is reasonable regardless of the name of the uni

        1 reply 0 retweets 2 likes
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      1. #AProtestHasNoName‏ @Mambo_Nherera 11 Aug 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        #AProtestHasNoName Retweeted Obert Gutu

        https://twitter.com/GutuObert/status/895549012492812288 …

        #AProtestHasNoName added,

        Obert Gutu @GutuObert
        Zimbabwe has got more than 12 State universities that are terribly underfunded. Why should Gvt fund the Robert Mugabe University?
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      1. Madinka02‏ @madinka021 9 Aug 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        How much is $1bil worth in bond notes?

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      1.  ♣ ♦ ♠ Ladi O •‏ @LD610JIMI 9 Aug 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        To teach about #SitTightRulership

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      1. Chris Fevre‏ @ChrisFevre 9 Aug 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        @SAhistoryMatt I imagine economics students will be flocking here?

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      1. Greg Benson‏ @GregDB2011 9 Aug 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Buggeration

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      1. Chenge.Rul‏ @RRulph 9 Aug 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Where will they find that kind of money 🤔🤔🤔

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      2. Richkov‏ @DzidzaiRC 9 Aug 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Full disclosure of where that money is coming from...Chinese donations maybe?

        1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
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      2. chifarayi‏ @chifarayi 11 Aug 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Look who has picked up the story now!! Sometimes i get the impression tht u people just cant get over your obsession wit Zim.

        3 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
      3. #CountryDutyZw‏ @buildzw 12 Aug 2017
        Replying to @chifarayi @BBCAfrica

        Why 're folks acting like pane chi bhidza chakangogarirwa just to build the university ... this is for future benefit of the nation

        3 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
      4. chifarayi‏ @chifarayi 12 Aug 2017
        Replying to @buildzw @BBCAfrica

        Thts the misconception our compatriots hv. Hanzi ngaitenge mishonga, ngaigadzire ma Road. Lost to them is tht for same..

        1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
      5. #CountryDutyZw‏ @buildzw 12 Aug 2017
        Replying to @chifarayi @BBCAfrica

        Folks don't wanna be skilled to be said suffient, investment in local innovation benefits the locals going forward

        0 replies 1 retweet 0 likes
      6. End of conversation

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