Zimbabwe's Mugabe anger over Joyce Mujuru ' death plot'

Robert Mugabe told delegates he welcomed the fact that
his wife had exposed his deputy's plot
Zimbabwe's president has spoken of his anger that his
embattled deputy Joyce Mujuru allegedly plotted to
assassinate him and accused her of being a thief.
Speaking at the ruling Zanu-PF party's congress, Robert
Mugabe said he would act against all corrupt officials.
Mrs Mujuru's absence from the congress showed she was
"scared", he added.
Recently expelled Zanu-PF member Rugare Gumbo told
the BBC the 90-year-old leader had "completely" turned
the party into his "personal property".
Mr Mugabe had targeted Mrs Mujuru to advance the
"fortunes" of his wife Grace, the former Zanu-PF
spokesman added.
Mrs Mujuru, who has previously denied the allegations, had
been seen as a potential successor to Mr Mugabe, with
whom she fought for Zimbabwe's independence from
white-minority rule.
Many Zanu-PF members are still fiercely loyal to Mr
Mugabe
Thousands of delegates attended the congress
However, her career ran into trouble when Mrs Mugabe
entered into politics this year, and accused her of plotting
against her husband.
The congress, being held in the capital Harare, is expected
to elect the first lady as the head of Zanu-PF's women's
wing.
'Bribing delegates'
Mr Mugabe, who has ruled Zimbabwe since independence
in 1980, will remain as Zanu-PF leader.
He told thousands of delegates that he welcomed the fact
that his wife had exposed Mrs Mujuru's attempt to oust
him.
"Thieves never succeed... look at all the transgressions.
Her corruption is now exposed," Mr Mugabe said.