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Introducing Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe continues to make headlines for all the wrong reasons. Elections in 2008 saw the Opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) win the majority in parliament and then, in September, successfully negotiate a power-sharing arrangement between President Mugabe and MDC leader Morgan Tsvangirai. Sadly, since then, this agreement has constantly teetered on the brink of collapse. The ‘breadbasket of Africa’ is fast becoming a failed state. Millions of people are dependent on food aid, unemployment hovers around 80%, the inflation rate now stands at over 200,000,000% and many Zimbabweans, often the better educated, have been forced to flee. As if life couldn’t get any more difficult, a cholera outbreak that began in late 2008 has claimed thousands of victims and continues to worsen, spreading into surrounding countries.
But behind the grim data lies one of southern Africa’s most beautiful countries. And despite being forced to sacrifice so much, Zimbabweans have not lost their humour or resolve. With so few visiting the country, those who do can expect royal treatment. They need you. While the world’s media focuses on the fall of Zimbabwe, visitors will see a very different image of the country. From the absolute wilderness of Mana Pools National Park, the ruins of Great Zimbabwe and the mountains looking over Mozambique in Eastern Zimbabwe, to fine dining in Harare or bungee jumping over Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe offers something for everyone.
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Latest headlines for Zimbabwe
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Lavish birthday bash for Mugabe
28 February 2009 2:52PM
Zimbabwe's president marks his birthday in lavish style, vowing "no going back" on seizure of white-owned farms.
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Mugabe prepares lavish birthday
27 February 2009 3:21PM
Supporters of Zimbabwe's president raise $250,000 to mark his 85th birthday, as the country seeks emergency aid.
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Group B wide open at CHAN
27 February 2009 9:03AM
DR Congo and Zimbabwe draw 1-1 and it is the same score between Libya and Ghana in Group B of the African Nations Championship on Thursday.
