Zimbabwe Info

Looking forward

Due to the events of recent years this beautiful and previously productive country that had once been called “the breadbasket of Africa”, has been laid waste; not by natural disaster, outside forces or war, but by those in authority (at many levels) who put self-interest, power and greed above the welfare of their people.  Now, with a somewhat more stable (but still critical) situation, there is hope for the first time in years that the Lord is taking this land and its people into a new and brighter season.

However, it is important to keep Zimbabwe and especially the Church in your prayers.  There is still violence and intimidation; the country’s infrastructure is still in ruin, and the economic situation remains poor, with many not able to provide for even their most basic needs.  The political situation is fragile, with a long way to go before it can really be considered stable.

Our brothers and sisters in Zimbabwe, and especially Christian leaders must lead the way in both word and practice if real change is to occur.  To do so they need the support of Body of Christ worldwide.  None of us who are in Christ is called to stand alone.

If you would like news and information about the situation in general, you may wish to visit these sites:

• http://www.zimbabwehope.org/index.php/articles Articles and stories from Zimbabwe (uncensored), written from an African perspective.
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• http://www.zimbabwesituation.com/index.html An extensive collection of news articles listed by date and gathered from many news sources.  This provides a good history of recent events as reported in the media.
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• http://www.thezimbabwean.co.uk/ The first Physical newspaper for Zimbabwean Exiles, published in the UK by leading journalists from around the world
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• http://www.zimonline.co.za/ THE ZimOnline News Agency Project was launched on 8 July 2004 as part of efforts to establish an alternative voice by Zimbabwean journalists who found themselves restricted in the practice of their profession over the past few years.  South Africa Based.
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• http://www.cathybuckle.com/ A site for Cathy Buckle – a Zimbabwean writing about everyday life in Zimbabwe – From inside the country!  This is a good place to get a real sense of what everyday life is like in Zim at the moment.  Also links to purchase her books “African Tears” and “Beyond Tears”, as well as subscribe to her email list.  Good links to other sites as well.
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• http://www.herald.co.zw/ This is owned by Zimpapers, now the only official news publishers and run as a mouthpiece for the government.  Consider the source when reading the Articles.

Thank you and God Bless.