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The UK annexed Southern Rhodesia from the South Africa Company in 1923. A 1961 constitution was formulated that favored whites in power. In 1965 the government unilaterally declared its independence, but the UK did not recognize the act and demanded ... [read more]
The UK annexed Southern Rhodesia from the South Africa Company in 1923. A 1961 constitution was formulated that favored whites in power. In 1965 the government unilaterally declared its independence, but the UK did not recognize the act and demanded ... [read more] Blog: Zimbabwe
Date: December 13th 2008
Zimbabwe, no way! That was my original thought. It was the time that the cholera outbreak and Mugabe's horrific lack of response started hitting the press. I didn't think it would be a good idea to go. However, a big part of traveling is meeting people along the way who can give you insight into the place you are considering visiting. We met a lovely couple in Botswana who made me feel less c ... read more
Date: December 13th 2008
Zimbabwe, no way! That was my original thought. It was the time that the cholera outbreak and Mugabe's horrific lack of response started hitting the press. I didn't think it would be a good idea to go. However, a big part of traveling is meeting people along the way who can give you insight into the place you are considering visiting. We met a lovely couple in Botswana who made me feel less c ... read more
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