By Tendai Chisiri
Harare – The Institute of African Knowledge (INSTAK) has refuted widely circulated social media claims suggesting that the late President Robert Gabriel Mugabe’s vintage vehicles are on display in Ghana.
In a statement released Friday, INSTAK clarified that the vehicles in question are, in fact, part of a curated collection of artefacts and memorabilia exhibited at the Museum of African Liberation, situated in Liberation City, Harare.
“The claims are false. The vehicles are part of a collection… donated to INSTAK by the Mugabe Family,” reads the statement. The institute further noted that the donation was made following a visit to the museum by former First Lady Dr Grace Mugabe and other family members on 14 May 2024.
During that visit, the Mugabe family toured the museum and formally handed over various historical items, including the two vintage vehicles now being misattributed to a Ghanaian exhibit.
The Museum of African Liberation, under INSTAK’s stewardship, is envisioned as a Pan-African heritage site dedicated to preserving the continent’s liberation history. It features artefacts, personal belongings, and historical records from various liberation movements and leaders, including contributions from countries such as Zimbabwe, South Africa, Mozambique, Angola, and Namibia.
The Mugabe collection is a significant part of Zimbabwe’s contribution to the museum, which aims to provide future generations with access to the continent’s liberation legacy.
INSTAK urged the public to verify information through official channels and avoid spreading false narratives that distort the purpose and integrity of the museum.
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