This Is Why Zimbabwe Will Still Be A Failed State After Mugabe is Gone

Photo: Zimbabwe's Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai listens during a news conference with his British counterpart Gordon Brown at 10 Downing Street in London Monday. Lewis Whyld/Pool/REUTERS

Could 'Land Grab' By Tsvangirai's Niece Overshadow Zimbabwe Progress? -- Christian Science Monitor

Britain pledged $8.2 million in aid after Prime Minister Gordon Brown held a landmark meeting with Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai on Monday, but an attempt by Tsvangirai's niece to take over a white-owned farm is causing a stir back home.

Cape Town, South Africa; and Harare, Zimbabwe - He's earning plaudits and some funding abroad, but Zimbabwe's Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai is facing embarrassment at home, where his niece has tried to seize a white-owned farm.

The Zimbabwean prime minister has not commented publicly on the apparent land grab by his relative, but sources close to the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) party leader said he was "not happy" about the events – and that they risked overshadowing progress in the unity government.

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My Comment: When there is no respect for property rights, it is impossible for any economic activity to occur. PM Tsvangirai must know this, but instead of vocalizing his disgust with what is happening, he is being complicit by his silence.