[Cincinatus' Wife]

For Many, It's Worse Than the Colonial Era ***"The idea was noble because the people could not afford the commodities. However soon after the introduction of the price controls the commodities ceased to exist on the shelves, giving rise to the thriving informal market," said Chisi.***

[Cincinatus' Wife]

A Deliberate Policy To Bring Zimbabwe to Its Knees ***Since formation of the MDC, we have seen the rule of law abandoned, every accepted rule for a democratic process discarded or abused and the blatant use of all the power of the State to try and smash the fledgling party. The MDC's refusal to be drawn into a violent confrontation, its persistent adherence to democratic principles and activities within the framework of the law has brought it accolades from other democratic forces and countries throughout the world, but scant recognition in Africa itself - where it matters. It has not even resulted in significant financial support based on principle and a desire to promote democracy in Africa.

What it has triggered inside the Zanu PF machine is a "total onslaught" in the old South African apartheid parlance. They have recognised that it has been urban workers and commercial farm workers who have been the backbone of the MDC. They have seen that small independent business has been able to support the MDC financially and all these sectors of our population have become a target. The commercial farmers have been smashed into the ground - now the State is taking their staff and their families and dumping them in the Zambezi Valley without food or any means of support.

……….Do not listen to the fine words spoken by African leaders - watch their actions and be warned. The majority do not give a damn about their own people or their welfare. All they want is control and power and the ability to use the resources of the state (and donors if possible) to feather their own nests and the nests of their close associates.***