I have a really deep spot in my heart for the country of Zambia. It is an amazing place. The article titled, Zimbabwe: Its a Different Story Across the Border, has a unique commentary on the economic growth in Zambia. The title is very misleading as it spends a lot more time discussing Zambia.
I am encouraged to see the Kwacha gaining on the market. I'm not sure if that means that the USD is going down too rapidly and the implications of that to me, but for now I am content knowing that some of my friends may have a bit more money to go around and eat a bit more.
The formation of an elitist class is unavoidable as countries move into some prosperity. In some sense, it is these people that will help take the rest of the country out of poverty. It is not so much trickle-down economics, but the enticement of foreign investors.
I hope and pray that the elite in Zambia do not turn a cold shoulder to the suffering. I hope that with all the foreign investment, Zambians step up and provide excellent home-grown business.
I also hope and pray for the country across the border, where the Zim dollar decreases incredibly rapidly.
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