The death of an autocratic leader does not necessarily entail the fulfilment of the long-cherished democratic transition. In the event of Mugabe’s demise, will the Government of National Unity be able to achieve transition to a separation of powers and more pluralist democracy?
Ten years into the Look East policy, Zimbabwe is showing itself to be a not-so-satisfied customer of Chinese investment.
Despite spirited efforts by the government to convince the international community that illegal mining and diamond underhand dealings in Marange (Chiadzwa) were under control, events on the ground suggest otherwise.