Issue 22 - Second Quarter 2001
Support Zanu-PF or else: Mercedes Sayagues, one of two foreign journalists deported from Zimbabwe, describes the brutal methods the government uses. Zimbabwe's crazy economy: Six different exchange rates, rocketing bread prices and a stock market boom are all features of economic life in Zimbabwe.
The first casualties of the "plot"
After the presidential "plot", disbelief must accompany the president's statements on many subjects.
Challenge the president? Don't even think about it
Thabo Mbeki is still well-positioned to secure a second term in office, but has been damaged by the allegations of a conspiracy to harm him. Patrick Laurence reports.
Support Zanu-PF or else
Mercedes Sayagues, one of two foreign journalists deported from Zimbabwe, describes the brutal methods the government uses.
Zimbabwe's crazy economy
Six different exchange rates, rocketing bread prices and a stock market boom are all features of economic life in Zimbabwe.
Judges under the microscope
A UN lawyer has identified potential threats to the independence of the judiciary.
How even-handed is policy on the Middle East conflict?
Patrick Laurence discusses whether policy towards the Arab-Israeli conflict is even-handed.
Interview with Geoff Nyarota
'Thanks to the extreme efforts of our staff we have not missed a single day's publication since the bombing'.
Carry on ruling
Are different standards being applied to rulers of former liberation movements when it comes to staying in office?
Run-in at the Land Bank
Helena Dolny's account of her time as managing director adds up to a devastating case for privatisation.
