Yes, to all intents and purposes, Zimbawbe is stone broke, its inflation rate staggering, unemployment very high and people scrounging for food.
So, it is perhaps surprising, on one level, to read this in the Times on Line:
"Robert Mugabe has spent millions of pounds ordering luxury cars in an effort to retain the support of allies as he comes under mounting pressure to quit as Zimbabwean president.
The Sunday Times has obtained government documents showing transfers of money made last week by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe to accounts in South Africa and Britain. The payments were for more than 50 4x4s such as the Toyota Prado and Land Cruiser Amazon, some costing as much as £47,000. The total order is believed to be for more than 100 vehicles.
The revelation comes as the country descends into economic meltdown, with inflation officially put at 1,041%."
So, it is perhaps surprising, on one level, to read this in the Times on Line:
"Robert Mugabe has spent millions of pounds ordering luxury cars in an effort to retain the support of allies as he comes under mounting pressure to quit as Zimbabwean president.
The Sunday Times has obtained government documents showing transfers of money made last week by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe to accounts in South Africa and Britain. The payments were for more than 50 4x4s such as the Toyota Prado and Land Cruiser Amazon, some costing as much as £47,000. The total order is believed to be for more than 100 vehicles.
The revelation comes as the country descends into economic meltdown, with inflation officially put at 1,041%."
When will the West and African countries take a stand in relation to what is happening in Zimbabwe? Read the Times article here.
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