Zimbabwe Elections
March 14, 2009.
PATRONAGE AND HARDLINERS ARE GNU ENEMIES
The Government of National Unity is now in place and there are priorities to be met, namely food to feed seven million Zimbabweans out of a population of 12 million, resuscitation of the collapsed health and education systems, release of political prisoners and the tackling of the hyperinflation that has put industry and commerce into the doldrums. It is clear that these priorities are not a matter of negotiations and cannot be deferred for too long without rousing the ire of ordinary Zimbabweans. And yet the inclusive government has to reckon with ZANU (PF)'s embedded patronage and resistance from its hardliners.
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ZIMBABWE - History and Culture
Are you interested in Zimbabwe? Are you planning a vacation? Are you a scholar on Zimbabwe? A political or economic analyst? Do you want to invest in Zimbabwe? Are you a Zimbabwean interested in developments at home? Are you simply curious?
You will find here a perspective on the beautiful Southern African country of Zimbabwe. You will find books on Zimbabwe’s history, political and economic development. You will also find Zimbabwean folktales, poetry, and spiritual thinkings. You will find tourist information if you are planning a honeymoon, business trip or study abroad. You will find a forum to exchange thoughts and ideas.
Enjoy your visit,
and be in touch!
Jacob Chikuhwa.
Jacob Chikuhwa is a leading historian of Zimbabwe. He has lectured extensively on Zimbabwe at academic intitutions and conferences in the United States, Europe and in Zimbabwe. In the past several years he has published a number of books on Zimbabwe: from history to political and economic analysis; to poetry and Shona folktales, proverbs and parables. On this website you will also find his own paintings of landscape and nature, for reflection and serenity.
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