HaruMutasaAJE

it's a beautiful country and the people are very friendly. It has a lot of mineral resources and is very rich. there is no reason for poverty levels to be so high.

People are hard workers and most are educated

it's the political climate that needs to be made better

The last five years with a government of national unity has stabilised things a little bit here - I'd say it's a good sign when we see western countries looking like they want to engage in Zimbabwe again on a full time basis - the EU has eased some sanctions, Australia is doing the same... Flights to Harare are always busy with foreigners from Africa and abroad looking to invest... It's no longer as isolated as it was in 2008... There is hope that could improve the economy in the long term if politics don't get in the way.

Zimbabwe, like many young democracies in Africa has to deal with issues of human rights violations etc. There have been many claims and counter claims.

I have seen when I am out reporting things that shouldn't be allowed to happen in any country, and sometimes it is alleged ZANU PF is involved. They always deny it, and the opposition and human rights groups don't believe them.

The police and the army are still controlled by ZANU PF. But I have to add, other groups like the MDC and other opposition parties are not angels either. There have been cases of ZANU PF supporters being the target of victimisation - though it seems the number of cases reported are fewer.

Zimbabwe and Tanzania have always had good diplomatic and trade relations - dating back to the liberation struggle years. On a political level, I think encouraging and increasing trade between the two countries would benefit both nations - Zimbabwe is doing well slowly in tobacco growing and agriculture... It's not yet near where it used to be before the economic crisis but it's getting there... Education exchange programmes as well.

i am afraid i can't answer that, i report only on Africa at the moment