For those living in the industrialized first world, comprehending such levels of inflation are almost impossible. My first experience with such numbers were in the early '90s when working with Brazilians who told stories about getting paid and running out to buy groceries immediately before the value declined. In Zimbabwe today, the scene is even more extreme with valuations being adjusted twice per day with expectations of 1.5 million percent by the end of 2007. Black market currency trading, while illegal, is necessary for anyone who hopes to keep pace with the staggering rates.
All of this adds up to continued misery for the general population and the strong likelihood of regime change for Mugabe, brought on by himself and his self-centered policies according to US ambassador Christopher Dell.
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