Zimbabwe's Descent Into Anarchy

Inside a Failed State (2007): Zimbabwe, once one of the most prosperous nations in Africa, now has the lowest life expectancy and highest inflation rate in the world. Life has become an everyday struggle for survival.
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The supermarkets in Bulawayo are all empty. According to the shopkeeper, the last time they had bread was "a month ago". Filming secretly undercover, journalist Ginny Stein captures the desperation everywhere. "There is no water. Nothing, just nothing", laments 'Tony'. "Children are hungry, everyone is hungry. Our government is a monster". Even if there were things in the shops, most people couldn't afford them. A teacher's monthly salary now buys the equivalent of one MacDonald's family meal. Malnutrition is taking its toll on people's health. "Up to 75% of the people coming in have diarrhea and vomiting", states Dr Thandazani. The fear is that these problems will only get worse. In July, the government forced businesses to half their prices. Now it's proposing to nationalize 51% of all white-owned businesses. "The economy must be in the hands of Zimbabweans", states Ambassador Khaya Moyo. But unsurprisingly, manufacturers and retailers feel they're being made new enemies of the state.
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[@anthonyfalcone3111]

They were so much better off as Rhodesia

[@kevinball2023]

Long Live The Republic of Rhoedesia My Birthplace , My Beloved Nation !!! Greetings from Hobart , Tasmania . Australia

[@rodsinclair2573]

Hard to believe that Rhodesia, despite a raging bush war, was the breadbasket of southern Africa.

[@vusiirvin4527]

Because a White Man, aided by true principles of Judeo-Christian ethics, governed. Then came the power-hungry, greedy Communist black political thieves.

[@dirtydiscosecrets]

this is the best of journalism. this is what makes me attracted to it; exposing tyrants like Mugabe and the pain he places on his country. I am so sorry that Zimbabwe has to suffer through this disgusting famine whilst their leader throws a party for his birthday that costs a disgraceful amount of money for his birthday.

[@LordWellington15]

Rhodesia was great

[@masterritchiesauta2082]

For you and your racist fossils

[@georgerobin1474]

Yea sure, dreaming back in the "Good ol days" as if was to come again

[@NikolaiNochnoiTV03]

LordWellington15 Yes, in good old Rhodesia everyone had plenty to eat and the shops were full of supplies they needed. Not to mention the currency there was valuable. But in Zimbabwe today there is neither of those things because a dictator called Mugabe took everything for himself.

[@TheRealJawnz]

Richard Sautah Haha - You couldn't argue if your own life depended on it. "But what about the Nazis?" This is too good.

[@LordWellington15]

Allan Clay It was great for all!

[@nextyrannis2151]

Rhodesia: thriving capitalistic bread basket with freedom to work to improve your standard of living. Zimbabwe: economically collapsed socialist police state

[@allanclay8008]

Nex Tyrannis If you don't approve of Zimbabwe, don't live there. Take your evil pale tail back to Europe.

[@dbojangles1597]

Allan Clay Well I do honestly hope they get their shit together at some point but by all accounts life was better all around. when the white minority was running things. Though it does seem Zimbabwe is making a come back these days. You just need to hope the Chinese don't decide to fuck you in the end.

[@aidankirby8412]

+Allan Clay - South Africa, now under black rule, has to import food for the first time in 300 years. It was a nuclear first world superpower. Now its a 3rd world crime ridden hell hole. Its a Black Thang

[@Crashbanksbuysilver]

Without our pale tail's you and probably most of your race would cease to exist! Every other race in the world has benefited from our existence INCLUDING YOURS ESPECIALLY, in fact..without us this planet would be as advanced as it was maybe 2500 years ago. The proof is in the pudding bro, South Africa and Zimbabwe are prime examples of the stark difference when we run things VS your kind, then there are all the other countries that are shit holes under black rule. Truth hurts I am sure but its just too bad, all of you should just admit you need us, only a fraction of you can make it without us (something like 20 percent) and get on with your lives by no longer blaming us for your problems. Whites, these days, should be welcome and treated well since you do NEED US...get that in your head unless you want your people to keep suffering.

[@Drew.DrivesYT]

Remember when we left Haiti for you? One of the most prosperous nations built up and straight up GIVEN to you, and your people destroyed it. So us evil pale tails came back twice to help your asses out, and have said fuck it ever since, because really, why bother helping you people? All you do is destroy what's been handed to you. Might I remind you about Mugabe's failed campaign to drive whites out, and then turning around BEGGING for them to return? I have no problem with you having your own nation, hell have the whole continent - just leave us out of your problems and SOLVE THEM ON YOUR OWN. You have had numerous examples of colonization to follow, that have brought you the printing press, the automobile, the telephone, the television and the god damn NUKE. There's literally no excuse. No excuse. Sad!

[@VinceVoyeur1]

Good old 'Comrade' Mugabe.

[@allanclay8008]

Vince Voyeur Socialism over slavery.

[@VinceVoyeur1]

'Mugabe's Slaves' you mean.

[@VinceVoyeur1]

White ones wou;dn't be so guiilble and naive as black ones?! Mugarbage damaged the country, he can repair it.

[@VinceVoyeur1]

Hear Hear,Oliver.

[@geoffdearth7360]

This reminds me of Hedrick Smith's book about the USSR. The way it worked was that if you saw a queue you would get in it because even if you didn't want whatever the queue was about you could trade it for something you did want.

[@georgegazafi2637]

They got what they wanted : MAJORITY RULE !

[@PhiloAmericana]

Sweet justice. This is what you get for harming the whites of Zimbabwe!

[@masterritchiesauta2082]

The so called whites are not from Africa or from Zimbabwe any where. There is no White or Pink of Zimbabwe_ The darkness in the skin come from Melanin Boy. iy is what protects Afrikans from the heat in Africa. You don't have melanin you not from or of Afrika

[@tendaichiggers7402]

Richard Sautah I am from Africa but you have to learn to accept other races if you want your country to succeed (you can’t expect to go to Britain as a black African and be sent back because u have melanin that’s just wrong so why do we do the same to white people in Africa 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@bluedragon219123]

This is so sad. It's like North Korea but at least people are free(relatively) to leave and aid(and aid workers) are allowed to come to help. Mugabe has destroyed Zimbabwe as much as the Kim family as destroyed North Korea. Hopefully things will change so both countries and more importantly their people can get help.

[@sofiasamantha3334]

+Allan Clay shut up you fucking IDIOT racist. BLACK MEN had the "guts" to take land but not the BRAINS to run it

[@user-vb7pr4oc8d]

Sir, you have not seen Eritrea, biggest North Korea of Africa to exist.

[@glup2glup]

Long life Mugabe ! He liberate his country from foods and obesity.

[@lisakn27]

Yes, have to give him some credit for that. No fat people!

[@collinhennessy1521]

+Kacey He heard that Jared Fogel's aides helped him lose weight. From what I hear 10% of Zimbabwe's population has aides, but I never see their aides with them in public, they must leave them at home.

[@dargonwatermellon]

ShittyGoogle+ save a lot on health care cost.

[@superbug1977]

He certainly made food and money go away. Brilliant.

[@chandinimohan2795]

ian smith was a racist but he also was a good statesmen he had good vision under his rule people had food,job and health

[@timhortons2625]

this is what happened when white people left... remember Katrina??

[@starsfalldown1234567]

This is also caused by white people. They should not have interfered from the beginning. This country became too dependent on the white colonists.

[@ziondegreat6979]

It rather When evil people leave your country

[@mobychinyerere1126]

mhata yako

[@donaldgoodinson7550]

@@starsfalldown1234567 Never did.Country stuffed as soon as Bob took over.

[@donaldgoodinson7550]

@@ziondegreat6979 Then you are fucked.

[@louisbyron]

The gentleman at 18:30 in the video hits the nail on the head. He is Black but realizes that just blaming Mugabe (as despotic and horrific as he is) is not addressing the real issue. He alludes to the "failed paradigm" of many post-liberation African states. You can't just blame despots for all the current African dysfunction.

[@babysparrow17]

I don't feel sorry for them. I don't feel sorry for them,..AT ALL ! They got what they WANTED ! The white government was so "bad"(even though standard of living in Rhodesia was one the highest in Africa.),..they had to kick them out. So,..here are the consequences ! ENJOY YOUR BLACK SOPHISTICATED GOVERNMENT ! Good LUCK !

[@colinmaurel6904]

Who was the standard of living high for? The blacks or the whites? The whites went to all the good schools, you would be lucky to find a decent blacks school especially in the Tribal Trust Lands, St Ignatius was was very good black school. The blacks were not initially allowed to vote, they were paid far less than most of us. During this time trade routes and contracts were signed up and made fast by the colonial masters. Sanctions also did not help the new government - a legacy from the government prior to Mugabe's reign, and further to that, all the whites that write on sites like this probably left taking with them huge amounts of forex, doesn't do any country any good does it. so when blacks took the reigns there were was a lot to sort out and guidelines( Lancaster House ) that were put in place, so that any deviation from these mean't suffering, guide lines that would benefit the external influences on this once great nation. Another one is if situations are so bad then why are some people doing really well there? I have friends that will not leave out of choice and if we were all true patriots we would not have either. Why don't those that are educated in the way of agriculture farm in Zimbabwe, I am sure there are great farm manger jobs out there and I am sure that the government would pay well.

[@MrAlcazar]

Jay Lastname FUck you! The sole purpose of European colonialism is oppression, and assimilation. They didn't care about the welfare of the people, and often incited Civil war, to keep Africans fighting each other, when they should've been fighting the invaders and their lies. Imperialism and slavery didn't go away, they just changed. Neo-colonialism is keeping African nations from their true potential.

[@TheRealJawnz]

MrAlcazar The whites Rhodesians were historically the ones who actually kept tribals from warfare, but feel free to spout ignorant bullshit with no actual facts backing it up.

[@MrAlcazar]

TheRealJawnz No that's your department. I never said anything about warfare, and I didn't say the white Rhodesians were bad either. There is nothing ignorant about what I said. Ask the natives.

[@allanclay8008]

MrAlcazar I agree with your words, they ring so true but the white eyes can't see and the white hearts can't feel. Ruthless, evil creatures angry because their lives have changed due to their greed and hate.

[@GiveMeEyeballs]

future of America

[@lisakn27]

No, we dodged that bullet by denying the Clintons full power over the world. We probably saved the planet if truth be told.

[@ghettowhiz1928]

GiveMeEyeballs was

[@justincase4892]

I know, this video proves it. Baltimore looks rough !!

[@niggaflies]

7:44: He is obviously lying.

[@karlrensburg3472]

Having lived in Zimbabwe through the real good years into this era of anarchy. Was truelly like day and night .

[@jeff.s.7160]

I thought it was Detroit.

[@christiaanajcronje]

Tony.... my heart bleed and My eyes water for you guys...

[@sbagraim]

MUGABE MADE EVERONE A TRILLIONARE

[@sbagraim]

xd

[@hrvojekolega]

Long live Rhodesia!!!

[@sarjim4381]

Wow! I can't believe it! A Journeyman video that doesn't blame whites and capitalism.

[@unnst]

I am not African , but I hope to visit beautiful Africa someday.

[@TheIceman567]

Where's Ian Smith when they need him?

[@masterritchiesauta2082]

Rotten in some country called Azania

[@NearSpace04]

He died in 2007, I think.

[@TheIceman567]

NearSpace04 I know but when he ran the country i was a much better place.

[@masterritchiesauta2082]

TheIceman567 he was good to his own kith and kin and not to us Blacks, so please stop talking on our behalf, Smith killed us and even experimented with Chemicals to kill blacks. Anthrax was first used in the then Rhodesia to kill Black and since you folks arent Black dont talk on our behalf.Smith is in Hell where he belongs. Fuck that War Criminal

[@TheIceman567]

Richard Sautah Please prove this. He was against black rule yes but the major part of Rhodesia's army was black. Really? in Hell did you even watch this video or follow anything that happens in Zimbabwe?

[@akaMouse]

Hahaha, enjoy that majority rule!

[@111Vengeance]

This is what Jeremy Corbyn wants for the UK watch out everyone

[@leitros]

I am Scots and have never lived in Rhodesia/ Zimbabwe other than 2 short holidays many years ago. I did have relatives there, in Redcliff. They were in no sense racist. The only people they had work for them was a garden body and occasional help in the house. They paid over the going rate. You might be surprised to see photos of them at family occasions such as Christmas parties. Many of the Brits who had been there years were nothing like the Boers! However, it is true that the average CONT'D

[@LordWellington15]

RHODESIA

[@pgstdb]

there is an old saying "people get the government they deserve"

[@jaspervanderblint7986]

The black should always cower in the presence of the White Man.

[@masterritchiesauta2082]

says who?

[@jaspervanderblint7986]

Says the white man.

[@MrAlcazar]

Jasper Van Der Blint Fuck you, says Africans

[@jaspervanderblint7986]

If that is what you say, it must be true.

[@allanclay8008]

Jasper Van Der Blint Thanks for admitting the truth.

[@justincase4892]

Man, Baltimore looks rough !!

[@teestjulian]

😂

[@csno1]

Now they've got their freedom, when do we Europeans get ours?

[@joharihunter8343]

Zimbabwe is a nation that is going through labor pains. Once that child is born, it will be a new life and a new day. the people just have to be patient. Other African nations need to support Mugabe in his efforts. They need to continue to do trade with there fellow African nation, and not allow american and european sanctions to dictate. Cut the white mans neck from the source. Mugabe is practicing Garviism, Pan Africanism. What people dont realize the people in the cities rely on the supermarket too heavily. The rural people have chickens and gardens, so they are not as affected. Mugabe is doing the right thing. ReAfricanize your souls my fellow African brothers and sisters. Africa for Black Africans.

[@joharihunter8343]

Vusumuzi Mathumo-Githendu Same thing you whites are in Africa. taking resources

[@masterritchiesauta2082]

Vusumuzi Mathumo-Githendu The British Empire has come home Bro

[@joharihunter8343]

***** Thats why your asses are running to the rainforest and the very witch doctors to find cures, cause your asses are full of chemicals, autism, GMOs, chemtrails flouride and toxic waste you dumb fuck. lol Haahaa. You are full of disease and the chemicals you make arent curing shit. This is why you have to make 8th generaion antibiotics cause the regular shit cant kill the superimposed ones created by your very own medicines. Chemo kills the very bone marrow and if the person survives they are cured? haahaa, what a dumb shit you are.

[@ShaktipatSeer2]

lol labor pain... where's the investment going to come from? where's the institutions and credibility to create industry? Oh yeah, it left when they kicked out all the white people :^) ... better beg whitey some more

[@joharihunter8343]

ShaktipatSeer2 No begging. It is you folks begging to come back. you want to get your greedy paws on the resources once more. But we have that covered. Just mind your business. You jealous little creatures are just having temper tantrums because you have been cut from the breast of Africa. Remember you people were basically starving when you came here to Africa. Yes you had weapons and that was your only leg up. Look at you once again. Your population is dying in europe. Chemtrails sprayed over US europe and australia. It doesnt drop the birth rate of Black hispanic and asians, but it damn affected you folks. But if you dont spray you will burn to death. And dont forget all the chemicals in your food.lol. Killing the shit out of you little pinks. We eat organic here and enjoy the fresh air and sun, no problem. Run along now. You will never be allowed back.

[@ReesTVideos]

Yes, The Exact same In North Korea..

[@ITILII]

Zimbabwe is an extreme example of what governaments can do to their people and countries; as John Lennon wisely remarked " everything the governemnt does turns to shit, not gold"

[@Sunclief]

This is what the people in Zimbabwe wanted and voted for.......you live with it.

[@Reghedable]

People who truly love their countries aren't afraid to criticize their leaders when they commit atrocities. If you truly love Zimbabwe you will do all you can to force out the corrupt regime that is controlling the country and make it a place worth living in and fighting for.

[@A86]

"Mugabe has done nothing but to live in luxury for himself for the past 30 years" True, but so does the president of every country on the planet. No president EVER suffers economically no matter how bad a country is doing. That goes for every Western and European country as well. You're right about IMF and FedReserve policies being used to keep "third world" countries under the thumb of industrialized countries. That said - Mugabe needs to go. Morgan Tsvangirai will be much better.

[@Wingatewasright]

@MenengaiCrater 5% owned the best land and now 45% suffer from malnutrituion and 94% are unemployeyed... Yep, land redistribution has really worked.

[@TheTawaz1]

These Leaders are just taking Zimbabweans for a ride. May God intervene in Zimbabwe.

[@flyguyinmotion]

@ibenzawla Thanks for the info. You seem very well informed. I would love to see success in Africa. It's difficult to see so much suffering in this age. Nations with adequate resourses to take care of the people, yet only a few benefit. Africa needs some good leadership. Men or women that can inspire the masses and make them proud to be from where they are. Work to make their countries a more liveable place for their citizens.

[@Boomslang1]

Zimbabwe is NOT a failed state! We are getting sick of these stupid labels but anyone that has been there will tell you the worst is over. Britain tried to screw us to oblivion but failed dismally and with crippling debt and Ireland falling into the pit over the last week, all the anti-Zimbabwe bleating has ceased in the British press. Leave us alone and let us rebuild our country. Zimbabwean and very proud!

[@GreencampRhodie]

(3) I'm a white African, against racism (by / to ANY colour), discrimination (by / to ANY person), dictators, brutality / torture, hypocrisy. Rhodesia's history of segregation had to change, rightly so - but not to how things are now, even worse. We all argue about who and which colour is to blame for Rhodesia / Zimbabwe. WE'RE ALL TO BLAME! Rhodies, Zims, UK govrnnts (Wilson + Thatcher eras), USA (Carter et al), neighbouring African countries, Communist backers / trainers (China, Russia et al).

[@TacticalCitySlicker]

@Cynicruss2 Land redistribution and large social work systems are the definition of socialism/communism. The Rhodesian insurgency was funded by the USSR....

[@leitros]

Boet, you make a good point but I am not sure I entirely agree. India with a colonial history has managed to maintain for the most part representative government. I think one problem in Africa was that in many colonies, not only British, exploitation was the sole purpose of being there. The position in Rhodesia was significantly different. Rhodesia had a better chance than most former colonies of thriving. This is the tragedy.

[@DavidTMSN]

Ignorance is not Bliss, and the Denial is not Sustainable.

[@vodka041147]

It isn't anyone in Europe's business. They are leaving the people of Zimbabwe alone, and those people of Zimbabwe are destroying themselves.

[@sikhulilengomane5161]

atleast they have houses in south africa we live in shacks at kayelitsha

[@McHrozni]

It was this bad in November 2007 ... things went from this bad to even worse in early 2008, took a particularly sinister in late 2008 and went down ever since. Ouch.

[@comanchio1976]

@RamblingRags Orwell predicted it in 'Animal Farm', and it's happening over and over again...

[@jennymisteqq695]

The people walking to work don’t necessarily need busses, cars, etc. At this point they just need bicycles. Of course the jobs don’t pay enough to afford food.

[@postaldude4387]

Rhodesia.. you were the best country in the world.

[@rickjames21]

This was during hyperinflation but we still balled out. RTGS and cheque books. We balled out harder

[@leitros]

Boet, I would also mention that my county's legal history is not founded on the Common Law but the Roman civil law. (Scots Law) Mush of the equity found in the Common Law was evident in Scots Law from the early 17th. C.

[@Yesterdie02]

The security situation is volatile. Unemployment is high, the economy is unstable, and there is a high crime rate. Sometimes there are shortages of medical supplies, basic goods and food. Essential services such as power, water and transport are unreliable./ When you put all your trust in a FOOL

[@xxwzaebd]

Even if ruled by a despot, Zimbabwe is a legitimate and recognized country what Rhodesia wasn't; had it survived up to now, it would have been as bad off as North Korea. In the Cold War days, all communist countries(except for Yugoslavia in some cases) and white-ruled South Africa were prohibited travel destinations and considered enemy countries.

[@nmakala9]

We Africans defied that concept by surviving both the horror of English colonialism and Ian Smith's rule

[@kudumkii]

What a good guy Tony is. Looking after others kids, walking to work everyday for a pittance of a salary and he seems very level headed.

[@OperaDebbie]

That's an awesome way to look at it! You learn SO MUCH by visiting another country, even if it is similar to your own. Have fun, wherever you are going and be sure to get off the beaten path and actually experience the culture as it is, not as a tourist will see it.

[@MenengaiCrater]

@ma049 I know Mugabe is not the best president but as far as land issue is concerned he is 100% right. Ever since 1980 when Zimbabwe gained independence, Britain had refused to negotiate the land issue. Settlers took the best lands. 5% population occupied more than half of the good lands and refused to budge. When he acted, they imposed sanctions.

[@AvidAngels]

Someone must Conquer this country and liberate it from poverty

[@leitros]

Hospital and education provision for blacks was much more advanced in Rhodesia than in Zim. In fact, in Bulawayo it was quite common for whites to use the black hospital for cancer treatment simply because it was better equipped.

[@LinnBoy]

Heart breaking basket case.

[@1fanger]

I am from America and am ashamed of how my folk handled things. I am very aware of how meddling in the affairs of other peoples is wrong. I wasn`t born in those days. I am of today. I wish you well. Good luck dealing with the Chi-Coms.

[@eveparkes]

Why not mention the sanctions. . Leave Zimbabwe alone. Things can only get better now.

[@robertgreen1282]

Sanctions fall under the category of leaving zimbabwe alone. How does mugabe not being able to shop in Europe or sell crap to the West matter. You made your bed, now go stave in it as your HIV meds fail.

[@E-D-E2704]

And now 5 years later howz your life in zims going.....mmm let me guess.... HUNGER...HUNGER...AND MORE F..ING HUNGER !! Eisssh

[@curiousfiend1169]

How's it going now, 2020?

[@nkiru61]

BBC article "Zimbabwe land reform 'not a failure'" 17 November 2010 The 10 year study debunks five myths: * That land reform has been a total failure * That most of the land has gone to political "cronies" * That there is no investment on the resettled land * That agriculture is in complete ruins, creating chronic food insecurity * That the rural economy has collapsed The study found that about two-thirds of people who were given land were "ordinary -low income- Zimbabweans"

[@chica476]

I'm glad you support us. Here's to the ol' green n' white.

[@BolshevikCarpetbagger1917]

Neither Mugabe nor the Rhodie farmers deserve any sympathy. Both have done their part in bringing misery and hopelessness to Zimbabwe's people.

[@Exotic3000]

Very Sad! Ian Smith predicted it!

[@A86]

idrobinhood - 1) Zimbabwe's problems are due to extreme inflation (due to runaway printing of money), lack of job training and lack of foreign investment and diversified exports. Zimbabwe actually had a stable economy in the 80s to early 90s. 2) South Africa is doing just fine. The economy in SA is better off now than it was during Apartheid. SA has a growing middle class, increasing foreign investment and more production. Poverty was almost 80% during Apartheid.

[@874V6168S9A794556]

that's why Africa has the best schools, cars, military and is much richer.

[@Brecconable]

Your knowledge of history is amusing

[@okafordavid]

When I saw the Ambassador getting interviewed I could see his nervousness. He knows the government isn't doing much of anything to help the Zimbabweans. It's so sad and it's even worse that's this isn't the only place in all of Africa and further more the world where the government is failing the country. Just pray people and in the wise words of Bob Marley: "Help the weak if you are strong".

[@leitros]

nimzzs. Take a look at what Cape Verde Republic has done, and is doing, in the way of desalination projects through its State owned utility company, Electra. CVR is one of the few success stories in Africa. (Hardly a rich country however!)

[@leitros]

Hi rewayi. Not too sure what you mean. I'm all for different cultures too. What I am talking about is firstly, equality of opportunity: that one earns one's place in life. It is not dictated by kinship, clan or tribe. Secondly, that the system of government allows one man, one vote; elections are free, fair and without intimidation; that there are separation of powers and that the rule of law is adhered to. Thirdly, that there is a mixed economy with an adequate welfare safety net.

[@corruptorCEREBRUM]

@titaniumomega I visited America with my dad last month and last year, and don't have inflation here. things are cheap and people get paid a lot. After watching this video it made me feel like an idiot for all the things I took for granted.

[@205gtist170]

How has the soil changed so much in 30 years? Rhodesia was Africas bread basket...... why cant people grow food now?......answer, structural breakdown caused by the government!

[@CesarManiaX]

It's not that. If a government that was considered oppressive to a group had a great economy, why can't a government that's considered a democracy also have a great economy.

[@kawola17]

Yea, scary. How bad leaders can ruin a country. If I lived there, I would head north towards Lake Kariba and setup shop. Water, food, and build a cabin.

[@carlosrosadovids]

This sure makes me feel like an idiot for often times thinking that my life is hard

[@1fanger]

Such a damn shame. Those in high places get the best, while the rest get the bones and rags. Such a rich continent, such abundant food on the hoof (at least what we see on tv). I`d say, corruption, greed and mismanagement are the main problems

[@penoo14]

This is what puzzles me: This video is about ZIMBABWE but for some reason South Africa is always bought into the discussion, almost like they wish this upon us, of course we have problems of our own too so I don't get why everyone is always fighting

[@leitros]

hill. The UK retains more than a passing interest in her former colonies to which she granted independence. Her involvement was considerable in the case of Kenya a few years ago following the disputed election. And, of course, we know what happened in Nigeria and Uganda in the 60s & 70s. SA, since it cut its ties with Britain as long ago as 1948 and left the Commonwealth, is treated more as a foreign country. The abomination of apartheid was of couse a matter of international concern.

[@BVargas78]

It's because in zimbabwe the attacks on farmers were directed by the government, while in south africa it's down more to gangs of thugs. I don't disagree with you though, the western media largely ignores this issue which is pretty bad. I think the football world cup will begin to highlight to the world a lot of south africas issues.

[@DonJuanMarco1994]

This is terrible, no words can describe this

[@sharkl11]

Nice quote. I will be traveling outside u.s. for first time in 09. I can't wait to see the beautiful and ugly side of another country and how it will change my views.

[@TheAngelAbandoned]

Blame the ignorant people who voted Mugabe into power.Serves them right for suffering like this.This country was in a better state under British rule but they wanted independence,so this is the result.

[@babycee303]

I was in zim 4 months ago and things are better than discribed but then again this is now 3 yrs later

[@nmakala9]

really? I take it that the English/ Ian Smith had the love and support of Zimbabwe, and that is why the Zimbabwean people are waging a more violent revolt again President Mugabe than they did against Smith, right?

[@eateroftheflame]

Just always remember, you're wrong to respect a dictator.

[@MarcoP70]

The issue isn't pigmentation, it is culture and education. Zimbabwe is a failure and Rhodesia was a success!

[@easymoney1972]

The United States always proclaims to champion the cause of liberty around the world, but notice how the don't appear to be interested in Zimbabwe.

[@sass225]

I hope Tony wasn't killed for being honest about the state of poverty there. Rhodesian farmers once produced enough food to be able to export food. there were alot of backs that became unemployed as result of destroying the working farms and killing or forcing to flee thouse with the knoweledge to grow food

[@MenengaiCrater]

Mugabe might be unpopular in the West but to Africans he's a great leader. He kicked out those who had stole land from Africans. Sure the country will suffer for a few years but Africans in the future will appreciate his efforts. Of course violence against white farmers is wrong. But forceful eviction and allocation of their land to Africans is the right thing to do. In Africa like in the West, land is of utmost importance. I hope Kenya and South Africa follow suit.

[@AW2378000000000000]

bapfontein - do you believe that the country would be better off under US rule, or how it is today? Things certainly are not going well there today, perhaps US rule would be an improvement.

[@VALDIGNE]

Poor Zimbabweans deceived by their own leaders for decades and what is very sad is that Zanu PF is still in power.

[@morriswilburn]

I was surprised when I saw this video. Zimbabwe was once one of the most prosperous nations in Africa, and exported so much grain that it was known as the “breadbasket of Africa”. What happened?

[@maximilian333]

@Austacker ... well put.

[@leitros]

List the evidence. Dates, locations and names. Also, give the pre-2000 food production levels. The year on year decline and show what hectarage of land was taken out of production in each year as a direct result of the activities which you mention.