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Zimbabwe calling..

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Life in Zim is huge fun, if you can keep your sense of humour. Inflation runs at over 100,000% - yes, that's a over hundred thousand! It makes the brain spin.. And it doesn't stop there.. challenges abound. Why is it so difficult to get an ID? How can you be charged interest for an unpaid bill when the bill was never printed? Why bother printing an electricity rationing schedule when the national power company has no intention of sticking to it? Come with me to explore the mayhem, the madness and the warm hospitality of Zimbabwe.

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One reason why I love Zim... Posted on 25/02/2009

Yesterday started out as one of those days. You know exactly what I mean. I’d had no sleep, felt sick, was late to my first meeting of the day, and broke my favourite coffee mug in... Read more

Holding our breath... Posted on 11/02/2009

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The greenest state in Africa Posted on 19/01/2009

Zimbabwe must surely be one of the greenest states in the world. With the collapse of the economy, industry at a standstill, and the death of the agricultural sector, no doubt Zimbabwe has... Read more

Zim personality of the year 2008 Posted on 05/01/2009

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Oh Happy Day! Posted on 27/12/2008

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How about some practical info on living there rather than some bitter comments?

By Simone 2012-07-17, 16h40

I am a proud Zimbabwean ... What a beautiful country, with so much potential ... If only; I'm def going back to my roots... Things will change for the best there!!

By RISSAHOLLA 2010-09-23, 03h38

Greetings from a Rhodesian whenwe. I am interested in buying high denomination zim' banknotes. Mint condition and all that jazz. Will pay in EUR or USD. Any address where I can find such items? Thank you.

By Pascal 2009-03-01, 22h39

I would like a 100bn Zim dollar, willing to pay for it in SA Rands. I will frame it and hang it behind my toilet door, to remind me that it is a good ass-wipe, for what it is worth.

By Brian Gray 2008-12-25, 10h49

Thank you so much for your feedback. Having lived in Zim since 1994, I know its no joke. Misery is everywhere. My coping strategy is to try to keep a sense of humour, take comfort in small things - like a cup of tea or trying to figure out how to pay the phone bill. Although we are all getting increasingly desperate for change, most people here remember the war of independence and don't want to go back to those days. I completely understand your views - thanks for your comments.

By fambai zvakanaka 2008-12-03, 19h16

Hi, another wanting to buy a $100 bn note
Jeremy
sickelmore@optusnet.com.au

By Jeremy 2008-07-31, 10h10

Hi,
I'm interested in buying some high-denomination (500mil and up) zimbabwean banknotes. Must be in mint condition. Pay in US$. DO you know of anybody who could be helped by some hard currency?
Steve

By steve 2008-07-20, 11h00

Yes it may now be the time, but in truth the time was a long time ago. As a non Zimbabwean, but who has both vistited often, cares and loves the people and the country I am ashamed that the world has looked on and done nothing, We can all joke in despair but what will we actually do to help?
Perhaps if everyone actually left the country then the pathetic little insecure despot with the lust for power and wealth and the capability of extreme cruelty and evil will get the message. Lie all you want and try and beleive your own propoganda but one day the day of reckoning will come and the world will judge you in history just as you are viewed today, an evil, stupid, racist and inhumane insult to the people of Africa, You , Robert Mugabe are an affront to the rest of humanity and the dreams of the compassionate.

So just fuck off and die, please!!

By Martin 2008-07-04, 05h59

How quaint and jolly down to earth. Zimbabwe is nothing short of a joke. The sham elections and iron fist regime have the country on the brink of mayhem. I now use money as fire wood, as its not worth anything by the time i wake up in the morning. People are living in fear, people are angry, the clock is ticking. If your considering coming to Zimbabwe as expat for a jolly ramble in the bush, do us all a favor and bring a rifle along, with lots of amo..for the clock is ticking, the black Hitler has drawn the line in the dust, its time to fight back, time to go under ground, time to protect the women and children, its time to join forces and hunt the rat master...if you have any reason for coming to Zimbabwe this should be your only reason. the people are ready to greet you, we have a network ready to take them down. Speak to people in the streets and you will be guided in the right direction...for gods sake its time!

By benhurley78 2008-07-03, 06h00

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