Fighting For Survival - Zimbabwe

Mar 2008
This undercover report reveals the corruption and misery experienced daily by Zimbabwe's desperate population.

"How much for a banana?" "2 million dollars", the reply comes back. For most Zimbabweans this election is a side event to survival. As we watch Robert Mugabe tuck into a large slice of birthday cake on state TV, it becomes clear how out of touch he is with his starving populace. Life expectancy is a staggering 35 years, inflation an improbable 100,000%. Nearly 25% of the population live abroad as refugees. We speak to a member of the presidential guard assassination attempt, MDC leaders, refugees and white farmers. All are united by an urgent need for change. In the words of MDC candidate Mishek Kagurabadza "the Zimbabwe children are ready to march for freedom."

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[graverobber35]

Zimbabwe-Rhodesia was a thriving nation, unedr White management.

[mrcrordry]

@lowrevia go die u mf

[lowrevia]

Ian Smith was right after all, Rhodesia was the best!

[mrcrordry]

@57worldwide they should they will be a fight

[57worldwide]

@mrcrordry I would like a change from regime to government. I have Zimbabwean friends, they no longer live there and may never return. Whatever does happen, change or no change, it will be a massive struggle for the Zimbabweans.

[mrcrordry]

@57worldwide the next election if it happens 2011 mdc will win they nearly won last elections

[57worldwide]

@usaruss I understand about the character limit; I don't understand why people ask for anything to be proved in the comments section. I can either leave my opinion or provide a link, I don't like replying with more than one message. I also understand that a statement without evidence can be refuted without evidence; It would be great if other people also understood the difference between solid evidence and anecdotal. I dislike getting opinions which 'prove' a point of view or belief is right.

[usaruss]

@57worldwide Thanks for the info. I will check out. I've been a student of world affairs since my youth, in the 70's. I sometimes have lots of spare time to follow all details of a situation, sometimes have months at a time when I have little time, or have to follow some other wildfire, the world is full of them. I'll check out and get back, may PM you if OK. Some discussions quickly exceed word limits. Best wishes.

[57worldwide]

@usaruss Just Google search 'US sanctions Zimbabwe'. There will be a link to Reuters, with the title of the article 'Obama extends U.S. sanctions against Zimbabwe'. There are plenty of other articles and websites for you to check.

It dies seem a little ironic that you know about Zimbabwe's past and not much about their present political situation. But, that is how we learn. I didn't always know anything about anything, I try to learn everyday.

[usaruss]

@57worldwide Haven't heard. What sanctions have been enacted?