Author: Ian Scoones
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Can South Africa come to Zimbabwe’s rescue by ending “quiet diplomacy”?
Western diplomats’ holier-than-thou rhetoric is unlikely to help. South Africa can be more understanding, sensitive and practical. Zimbabwe’s worsening economic and political crises seem to be ... -
Surviving COVID-19: Fragility, Resilience and Inequality in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe had three confirmed cases and one recorded death of COVID-19 (coronavirus) as of 26 March, and a national disaster has been declared. So far suspected ... -
UK-Africa: Private sector investment can be good, but not usually this type
Investment can help reduce poverty, promote women’s empowerment, and support children’s rights. It can also do the opposite. Just ten days before Brexit is declared, the ... -
Uncertain trade, less progressive aid and a new colonial-minded PM? What Brexit means for Africa
Chaos has been unleashed and we all will be poorer because of Brexit, including in Africa. 23 June saw the UK vote for Brexit. A populist ... -
China and Zimbabwe’s all-weather friendship
Despite its significant mineral wealth and economic opportunities, Zimbabwe may be more important to China as a symbolic friend. At the end of last year, China’s President ... -
Hot air or real hope? The radical potential of the SDGs
Putting aside the goals and targets, the wider politics of the Sustainable Development Goals might just about create some space for genuine transformation. Later this week, heads ... -
The Mujuru manifesto: What will it take to unseat Zimbabwe’s ZANU-PF?
Joice Mujuru’s ‘manifesto’ is only subtly different to other parties’ policies. The real battle for power in 2018 will entail making elite alliances and attracting key constituencies. Zimbabwe’s 2018 election ...
