The constant bad news from Zimbabwe is very sad. I mean, it is always going to be shocking and upsetting to hear of such levels of violence, but 11 years ago this was not how Zimbabwe was supposed to go. We went there for our honeymoon. While there we spent a day in Zambia. The contrast was palpable. Zambia was a place where the streets were dangerous, houses were surrounded by high walls and razor wire, and groups of men were looking for trouble. Zimbabwe was peaceful. It felt safe. At the time I commented on how those in Zimbabwe were sensible enough to realise how important tourism was and to welcome it.
All that has been turned around. Thrown away. One man leading a country into decline. A country that should be beautiful instead becoming one where the streets run with blood.
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