Zimbabwe Rising - Zimbabwe

September 2009

Six months ago, Zimbabwes two warring political factions came together to form an awkward unity government. Today, there are signs of a new start in this divided and troubled country.

Government agencies in Zimbabwe have been struggling to provide basic services. But now optimism is sweeping the country and Zimbabweans are starting to clean up after years of national neglect. Volunteers are out in force. Were digging this hole for all the rubbish explains one woman. Yet ask who is running the country at a nearby MDC rally and the answer is unamimous: There is nothing Mugabe does without consulting Tsvangirai. Yet rallies are the only way the MDC can express opinions. Mugabe still controls the security forces, the legal system and the media. People like Tsumele, who was set on fire by Zanu PF thugs, must now live among their attackers. I forgive them' says Tsumele, but my friends were shot dead. Its difficult to seek forgiveness from a dead person. Many MDC ministers see Mugabe halting their input through frivolous charges. Any member of our side can be picked up and locked away at any time, says one MDC minister. The first day of constitutional talks collapsed amid scuffles and accusations. Will Zimbabwe's current calm turn out to be nothing more than a lull between the storms?

Produced by SBS, distributed by Journeyman Pictures

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[boutbusiness24]

how can you really make a claim for land that was originally STOLEN???!!!!!!! you ancestors stole it, stole it, stole it....IT IS NOT YOURS!!! wtf...at least they didnt kill you, enslave your wifes & children in the process.

[gjc82071]

@zlzgrom86 Naturally you are a "European", who says "Africa for Africans". It is easy for you, living thousands of miles away, & completely removed from the problem, to form your own, ignorant, short sighted opinions. Apparently since you feel that way, you would have no problem with somebody in S. America deciding if YOU could live in Europe, right?

[dambaton]

Shut up angelusp77 u are the dumbass! U ignorant piece of chicken shit

[Mhanicx]

@zlzgrom86 wrong again mate, the problem is with the people at the top if these people didnt leave 90% would be kill if they're wepon they'd be raped multipul times then either killed or kept somewhere zimbabwe is hell on earth no one should live there.....

[Mhanicx]

@zlzgrom86 your an idiot mate, if one tribe decides to kill another tribe an claim their land but they're both from africa whos land is it really; what gives anyone the right to claim land for them selves, your ignorant and just to have this opinion is disgusting as white people are horrifically murdered in their own homes

[angelusp777]

did you make movies like that when Blacks where been opressed, and got their lands stolen? dumb bitch.

[mrcrordry]

the us doller is becoming useless

once mdc is in power they will be a big change in the world

[mrcrordry]

the us doller is becoming useless



[MrSAYNOTOGMO]

Zimbabwean dollar and us dollar are equal in 1980 but now ????why??????who's benefit ????? who is the devil?????? zimbabwe you have been played by economic HITMAN . Do some research about how the economic HITMAN work, protect yourself

[WOAHitsKemo]

HEY GUYS LETS LOOK AT THE BRIGHT SIDE ! atlease ur not as messed up as the middle east. That has and probably always will be the WORST place to live in...

[ngachitsve]

Mugabe must go! these are my words now..the egypt way must be done in zimbabwe..we should push the regime at once..i say shame on TO THOSE WHO SUPPORT SUCH TERRORS . MUST STOP IT AT ONCE. WE ENJOY LIVING WHEN WE ALL HAVE PEACE.

[ngachitsve]

mugabe must go! these are my words now..the egypt way must be done in zimbabwe..we should push the regime at once..i say shame on youzizgrom86.. if it was you relative ,undergoing such torture will you like...if i new you , i was going to come to revenge on you stupid.