Zimbabwe

For the first since 1980, President Robert Mugabe and his ZANU-PF party lost control of parliament in the elections on 29 March. Although the probability that some rigging took place... 2008-04-08

The final outcome of the presidential elections will be key in determining Zimbabwe's economic future. The worst-case outlook is a rigged Mugabe victory, which would bring increased... 2008-04-07

Economic reconstruction will take a decade, but there are identifiable priorities in the early stages of a new government mandate. We believe these to be re-engagement with the international... 2008-04-03

For over a year South African President Thabo Mbeki has been acting as interlocutor in talks between the regime and opposition under a mandate given to him by the Southern African... 2008-02-29

BMI View: Officially measured inflation rose to 100,580 % in January (y-o-y), up from 66,213 % in December. The true figure is almost certainly much higher, but at these levels,... 2008-02-29

BMI View : National elections will be held at the end of March. Zimbabwe is totally unprepared, and there is little chance of a clean ballot. But Mugabe is no longer assured of the... 2008-02-22

The government has called a general election for 19 March, contrary to the advice of everybody interested in a return to political stability. The country is in economic chaos, there... 2008-02-05

Cash has become a tradable good in Zimbabwe, commanding premiums of up to 100% above face value. It is an impossible situation for consumers and businesses alike, but the only answer... 2008-02-05

Anecdotal evidence suggests that the parallel market now accounts for at least 90% of both internal trade and currency transactions. The parallel exchange rate is around ZWD5,000,000/US$,... 2008-02-05

According to a statement from the gold mining chamber, production fell by 34% in 2007, and now stands at 25% of its pre-crisis level of 29 tonnes. Operators say that the Reserve... 2008-01-08