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Hunger, HIV, political repression and misery stalk the landscape.

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Modern Zimbabwe is 41 years old now. Sadly, Zimbabweans are far worse off today after decades of kleptocratic rule and malevolent ZNAU-PF rule.

Hunger, HIV, political repression and misery stalk the landscape.