39.5 years

That's the average life expectancy for a person in Zimbabwe. Out of 222 countries listed by the CIA World Factbook, Zimbabwe ranks 219th.

Despite Robert Mugabe's best efforts over the past few years, his country is still being beaten by three other African nations in this important indicator of human development. So, the Lion of Africa is bringing in new policies to rectify the situation.

Look out, Swaziland!

Damian P.

Posted by damian at March 9, 2008 06:32 PM