Most Zimbabweans live on only a $1 per day, when hyperinflation spiraled out of control in Zimbabwe in 2008, huge
numbers of citizens flocked across the border to find jobs, and escape
food and water shortages.
That economic nightmare came on top
of years of decline. While the country still hasn't fully recovered,
Zimbabwe is much more stable and economic life is picking up, at least
for some.
Along Lobhengula street in Bulawayo, taxi
drivers shout out their destinations. Street vendors sell leather belts
and cellphone accessories to passersby.
Shops were empty, we had to scramble for sugar, cooking oil;
it was traumatic. Now at least people can afford to hire people and do business.
Now there is food on shelves,
with the economy stabilized, foreign suppliers are willing to sell food stuffs to us again. The shelves are stocked with fresh fruit, snacks and
drinks, and there is a steady stream of customers .
a customer at a supermarket (online source)
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