The popular “land reforms” (aka eliminate white farmers) instituted by Mugabe in 2000 was the catalyst for the current crisis. I seem to recall discussion of FR when it was happening that it would be disastrous and they would be seeking foreign aid. The consensus then was when the disaster came to let them stew. I see no reason to revise that opinion now. Hopefully the Brits are of the same mind.
I have long said that one result of Iraq would be the other countries that line up to be next. Here’s one.
South Africa is the next Zimbabwe. I give it 5 to 7 years.
Your recollection is correct.
That was basically my response back then.