Political Risk

The country's electoral commission is doing a commendable job organising the forthcoming nationwide vote. BMI View: Despite the wholly predictable outcome, the democratic credentials... 2004-04-07

President Bakili Muluzi has called a general election for May 18, after which he will step down after two terms in office spanning 10 years. He is not going voluntarily, however,... 2004-03-22

The government?s support for Zimbabwe?s Robert Mugabe and other dubious leaders has become a significant issue in the election campaign. BMI View: Poised for an overwhelming victory,... 2004-03-12

The government’s HIV/AIDS treatment programme is not delivering, despite increased funding. BMI View: While protestations that the set goals for anti-retroviral provision... 2004-03-12

The political elite has ransacked the land reform programme, with many well -connected individuals commandeering multiple former white farms. BMI View: Other than pay lip service... 2004-03-12

The transfer of power deal that underpins the ruling coalition has taken place smoothly and attention is now shifting to the 2005 general election. BMI View: The country's enviable... 2004-02-16

The likely date for free elections keeps being put back and it now seems possible that President dos Santos will stand again. BMI View: The regime is stalling on both restoring democracy... 2004-02-16

The cabinet has been reshuffled and a new anti-corruption ministry created. BMI View: It is highly unlikely that the widespread graft that exists at the highest levels of government... 2004-02-13

The ANC has unveiled its manifesto for the forthcoming election. BMI View: The new emphasis on creating jobs is understandable and desirable, but the greater direct intervention planned... 2004-01-19