Zimbabwe: The Struggle for Democracy Goes Beyond Comical Antics

opinion

An astonishing 75 political parties are planning to participate in this year's general election. Can you wrap your brain around that staggering figure?

We can only surmise that this circus is partly a result of the country's high rate of unemployment. It seems every man and his dog now thinks the easiest way to make a few cents in this tough environment is to form a political party.

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