Court Issues Warrant for Robert Mugabe Junior After Failing to Appear on Drug Charges
Robert Mugabe Junior, the son of the late President of Zimbabwe, Robert Gabriel Mugabe, is now wanted after failing to appear in court to answer charges of unlawful possession of dangerous drugs. The 33-year-old was first arrested on October 1, 2025, and is currently out on US$300 bail.
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Court Issues Warrant After No-Show
On Thursday, November 6, 2025, the Harare Magistrates’ Court issued a warrant for the arrest of Robert Mugabe Junior after he failed to appear for his scheduled trial. Magistrate Lisa Mutendereki authorised the warrant after the court orderly called Mugabe Junior’s name three times outside the courtroom without a response.
According to NewsDay, three witnesses who were scheduled to testify were informed they would be summoned again once he is located. The court confirmed that Mugabe Junior was expected for the continuation of his trial.
Details Of The Initial Arrest
The charges stem from an incident on October 1, 2025. Police intercepted Mugabe Junior at around 8:30 am while he was driving a Honda Fit erratically along Sam Nujoma Street Extension in Harare. Officers conducted a search of the vehicle and his person.
During the search, police recovered two sachets of dagga, one pack of Rizla rolling papers, and a dagga crusher. The dagga reportedly weighed two grams and carried an estimated street value of US$30 (about R550).
A source said, “He was taken by the Drugs and Narcotics section after they discovered dagga and a powder suspected to be cocaine among his belongings.”
Bail and Missed Court Dates
On October 3, 2025, Magistrate Mutendereki granted Mugabe Junior bail of US$300 (R5,500) after he had spent two nights in custody. Prosecutor Mandirasa Chigumira outlined the bail terms:
“The accused shall report every Friday at CID Drugs and Narcotics. He shall reside at his given address until this matter is finalised.”
His next court appearance was scheduled for October 22, 2025. He did not attend that session, prompting a postponement. The hearing on November 6, 2025, was intended to resume the case, but his continued absence led to the warrant now in force.
Previous Legal Issues
This is not the first time the late President’s son has faced legal trouble. In February 2023, he was arrested over allegations of malicious damage to property after a party in Harare, where cars were reportedly damaged. That matter was later withdrawn after compensation was paid to the complainant.
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