Things are not looking good there.

First, we have Mbeki visiting Zimbabwe, and my best guess would be that he told Mugabe that he was doing just fine. Certainly Mbeki’s visit did nothing to prevent Mugabe from expelling a UN human rights official.

It increasingly appears that the Jacob Zuma, who is under investigation for corruption, is the only leader in the ANC who is showing moral authority. This time, he’s saying that the runoff has been tainted by Mugabe’s actions.

Assuming he stays out of jail, Zuma should succeed Mbeki shortly, which would be to the benefit of everyone in sub-Saharan Africa.

It is also worth noting that Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga, himself no stranger to stolen elections, has called on Mugabe to step down.

Finally, we have the continuing problem of violence by the opposition’s skulls against ZANU-PF batons and pipes. The mayor of Harare and 4 MDC activists bodies were found bludgeoned to death.