: About Me

When Zimbabwe won its independence in 1980, the world was filled with hope. The man who led the new nation, Robert Mugabe, seemed to be an intelligent and dedicated leader who could bring prosperity and peace to the new country. In 1980, the Zimbabwe dollar was roughly equal with the American one. Zimbabwe was regarded as one of Africa's most prosperous countries and a leader of the continent. In 2008, Zimbabweans have to carry their money in wheelbarrows to buy bread; your average citizen is a billionaire. 3.4 million have fled to other countries. The average life expectancy for a Zimbabw...