Because almost all sources in Zimbabwe are anonymous, it's always hard to tell how well-sourced they are. But because I read the international press and watch BBC news, I've heard this too many times to doubt it. Cholera victims now streaming into South Africa also confirm it. This is an international disgrace, and the coverage in the U.S. is too. Kudos to the international media for continuing to cover it.

many facts and figures with personal stories included in this story which is so sad and outrageous: humanity (disease, starvation, despair) versus power struggle is a war we see so often in these times. this epidemic may explain the denial of visas for prominent persons recently in zimbabwe. 'delay is not an option" may not mean anything here tho. the story doesn't include details on why and how conditions have become so awful, nor much about the talks in johannesburg which ... More »

A difficult story to tell or read, but it needs to be told and read.

Good story but concentrates on Zimbabwe while another story in this same news digest mentions lack of sewers in Sadr City. No details on population concentration or what happened to water system.

It's all you need to know.