Tag Archives: Zimbabwe
The Economist: The World In 2011. Africa Focus.
Essential reading for any economist, is the seminal The Economist: The World In series. The 2011 edition has just been released, and just like Development Afrique did last year covering the 2010 edition, so we shall look at what was … Continue reading
Book Review: The Bottom Billion, Paul Collier
Oxford University economist Paul Collier in 2007 released his highly acclaimed book, ‘The Bottom Billion: Why the poorest countries are failing and what can be done about it.’ Having just finished reading the book, it is indeed a very riveting … Continue reading
Discontent in SADC States.
Now that the world has it’s eyes gazed elsewhere following the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Southern African states will begin to show frustration at the performance of their governments. In the last few months, there have been protests and riots … Continue reading
World Cup Fever: African Repercussions.
The World Cup has finally arrived, the month of global festivities, but what does this mean for different nations on the continent, especially for those that are not participating in the tournament? Zimbabwe has hosted 5 time winners Brazil in … Continue reading
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