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Zimbabwe, Rwanda only countries still seriously lagging behind in their economies

by Stephen Jakes
04 Aug 2015 at 06:24hrs | Views

Africa's Economic Analyst have bemoaned the serious set back in terms of economic stability in Africa's only two countries Zimbabwe and Rwanda  that are viewed as led by dictators.

The two African countries have long serving presidents with President Robert Mugabe having ruled Zimbabwe for 35 years since independence in 1980 and Paul Kagame leading Rwanda since 2000 taking over from his predecessor, Pasteur Bizimungu.

The two appears not yet prepared to leave power despite calls by their nation's citizens.

The Tele News has indicated that Zimbabwe and Rwanda due to political situations have remained lagging behind in terms of economic development.

"Zimbabwe and Rwanda are the only two countries in the Common Market of Eastern and Southern Africa (Comesa) bloc that have registered negative inflation,"reads the news item.

As the year is getting close and closer to the end it appears never rosy for Zimbabweans as workers continue to loose jobs, money becomes scarce and the government implements raft of measures to try and revive the economy using means which a4re detrimental to the lives of the people.

Source - Byo24News