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I wrote a week ago about possible progress in Zimbabwe and it has been all over the news and the mailing lists since then. But somehow before we see any evidence of real change, for example peace, prosperity and the rule of law, it all seems rather hard to believe. I guess we are living with the state that isn't before the state that is and yet wondering will the next state be better than the last.

I have to say my heart is hoping the strangely named "opposition" has a real good go of governing without military interference. My head is asking if the "agreement" brokered by Mbeki's team will be enough to save the FIFA 2010 South Africa World Cup from relocation, and in any case if it enough to save the people of Zimbabwe from further misery and desperate straights. But I will leave the last word here in the form of a letter from K who is a member of Tearfund's Southern Africa team. Read more »

I thought you might be interested to know if like me you haven't seen the news tonight, that there is possible progress on a Government of National Unity in Zimbabwe. Read more »