Tony Yengeni and Robert Mugabe share one trait, at least a modicum of which is essential to the political career. Both men display an utter lack of shame.

Yengeni's flamboyant presence at last week's opening of Parliament stands to be trumped only by Mugabe's impending visit to France, to cash in on his latest diplomatic triumph. Watch for developments soon to unfold within these two brilliant political careers.

With acknowledgements to Eddy van Dierment and Business Day.