John Robertson
latest news & developmentsWinners and losers in land of starving billionaires
Each day, Edwin Makotore’s wife and children hit the streets to earn cash so he can pay for the privilege of working. The 38-year-old father-of-two is the only one in the family…
Mugabe in massive vote-buying handout
Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe has handed out millions of United States dollars worth of imported brand new agricultural equipment, vehicles, generators and cattle in what…
Embattled Zimbabwe delays inflation data
Zimbabwe on Monday delayed the release of inflation data and said it might not be available ”for a while”, fuelling concerns the government had failed in its bid to hold back…
Energy crisis compounds problems in Zimbabwe
An escalating energy crisis has pulled the plug on hopes of reviving Zimbabwe’s economy as production grinds to a halt in a manufacturing sector already battling sky-high…
Crumbling economy threatens Mugabe’s grip
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe survived years in colonial prisons and still more years of international isolation. He has weathered the challenge of a now weak and divided…