Tag: Ian Scoones
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Making friends in London: is a new rapprochement on Zimbabwe occurring? – By Ian Scoones
Recently, the “˜Friends of Zimbabwe’ group of western donors met in London, together with representatives of all of Zimbabwe’s main political parties. The “˜Friends’ group – ... -
A media glasnost for Zimbabwe coverage? — by Ian Scoones
The international media has had an appalling record of balanced reporting on Zimbabwe over the last 12 years. A single narrative, repeating the myths we attempted ... -
The golden leaf: boom time in Zimbabwe — by Ian Scoones
Zimbabwe’s tobacco industry is booming once again. From the low point in 2008, at the peak of hyperinflation, when only 48m kg was sold, optimistic estimates ... -
Zimbabwe land issue: Voices from the Field– Ian Scoones
Zimbabwe’s political crisis continues with political parties’ internal divides exposed by Wikileaks revelations, the coalition government at loggerheads on fundamental issues and the prospect of a ... -
Zimbabwe: Observations from Harare about a book on land by Blessing-Miles Tendi
by Blessing-Miles Tendi I have made two research trips to Zimbabwe in the last 5 months. On both trips the subject matter of the recently launched ...