An inquest into Zimbabwean ex-military chief Solomon Mujuru's death has been told an on-duty policeman was asleep when the fire that killed him started.
After waking, the policeman said he was unable get help as his phone had run out of credit and his radio was faulty.
The inquest also heard that when the fire-brigade arrived at the farm, it had no water to extinguish the blaze.
Gen Mujuru was one of Zimbabwe's most senior politicians and married to Vice-President Joice Mujuru.
and then there is this:
At the time of his death, he was believed to have been pushing for leadership renewal within Zanu-PF.
He was the only person believed to have had the stature to challenge Mr Mugabe during party meetings, our correspondent says.
