The downward spiral of Zimbabwe – From the WashPost: “Situation still dire for Zimbabweans” – “A new report by human rights activists Wednesday paints a grim picture of life in Zimbabwe, more than a year after authorities demolished urban houses, shelters and market stalls in a campaign called "Operation Drive Out Trash."”

Inflation is at 1000%, AIDS is killing 3,000 people a week, and food shortages are leading to stories like this: “Stampede for zebra meat” – “Hard-pressed Zimbabweans last week stampeded to have a chunk of zebra meat after the animal which had strayed from a farm on the outskirts of the city was knocked down by a car in the leafy suburb of Mabelreign.” Sad.