[2banana]

This week I've met pensioners, hungry because they can't pay for what little food there is by cheque and can't get cash out of the bank. I've met middle aged men desperate because they can't get enough money out the bank to buy food for their families. I've met people from rural areas who say that despite the propaganda being peddled every day in the State media, no food, seed or fertilizer has arrived in their villages yet. I've met nurses who say that despite news reports they still have no drugs for their patients. I've met shop owners whose businesses are collapsing as their employees are in queues at the banks, and so are their customers. I've met parents in total despair as their children are still not in school a month into the term because teachers are on strike.

I'll take the "bad old days" of Rhodesia any day!

[Safetgiver]

the “bad old days” of Rhodesia any day!.... While I was there, the bad old days were beautiful; for me, tourists, AND the local population. Jobs were available, food was plentiful and everyone had a future. The mines were at 80% production and the companies imported labor. However,the tribal mindset was a set back, at all levels. Like the USA, today.