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JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AP) - Supporters of Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe have launched a drive to raise $1.2 million to celebrate his 83rd birthday next week amid the country's worst economic crisis, a Zimbabwean newspaper reported Monday.
The news of the party plans came as many Zimbabweans struggle to make ends meet in a country where inflation is running at 1,280 percent and there are critical shortages of foreign currency, essential drugs and basic commodities.
Zimbabwe's state-controlled Herald reported that lavish celebrations are due to be held in the central town of Gweru on Feb. 24, three days after Mugabe turns 83.
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