If things could not get any worse for Zimbabwe, guess again. For the last several months, it has been political chaos and violence. With that incident already passing, Zimbabwe continues to have even more problems. Right now, Zimbabwe is faced with a growing epidemic of cholera cases.
So far, over five-hundred people have died to cholera. It has South Africa worried because it is believed that many Zimbabweans let alone infected ones are illegally entering into the country. Due to the economic state, Zimbabwe is ill-equipped and ill-prepared to face off against this disaster.
Many have blamed Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe for the economic state. But, Mugabe has brushed off all accusations and blamed it on a Western conspiracy bent to remove him from power. Back during the elections, Mugabe was accused of rigging the election in which Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) leader Morgan Tsvangirai should have won the country’s presidency.
Mugabe and his Zanu-PF supporters said that Tsvangirai will never take the presidency. As a result, Zimbabwe was plunged into bloody chaos and anarchy.
The International community had already condemned Mugabe’s actions. Much criticism was aimed at then South African President Thabo Mbeki for his handling of the negotiation talks.
Overall, it is a massive mess that Mugabe and his administration must deal with. But, it does not have enough money. Plus, the Zimbabwean bank notes are virtually worthless. The poorest billionaires are in Zimbabwe.
“I think now that the world must say: ‘You have been responsible with your cohorts for gross violations, and you are going to face indictment in The Hague unless you step down,” said Nobel laureate Desmond Tutu, who is South Africa’s Archbishop. This was directed towards Mugabe.
Tutu had accused Mugabe of destroying a beautiful country.
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown said that Mugabe’s administration is no longer capable or fit to protect the people of Zimbabwe.
But, the cholera outbreak is not the only thing that Mugabe’s administration needs to worry about. There is also the risk of an anthrax outbreak which is killing off Zimbabwe’s cattle.