On Wed, 30 Jan 2013 15:59:15 +0000 (GMT) Dave Plowman (News) wrote :
Zimbabwe should be one of the better African countries - lots of
natural resources and very fertile soil.

Plus massive tourist potential, English language and the legacy of
empire in (once?) good rail and road infrastructure.

I have been to Zimbabwe twice, first time in 1987. After Zambia, which
really was third world, Zimbabwe was a revelation: no shortages in the
shops, international dialling from my hotel room, shops that took
credit cards, perfect climate and lovely people.

It is a tragedy to see what has befallen the country and more than a
little blame attaches to the government of South Africa. In apartheid
days they (then the ANC) told the rest of the world that they couldn't
stand by and let the abuse of black people continue. But when it's
black on black in Zimbabwe, they couldn't care less.

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Tony Bryer, Greentram: 'Software to build on',
Melbourne, Australia www.greentram.com