Zimbabwe has the world's highest rate of inflation: 7 892,1% in September 2007. Independent estimates put real inflation closer to 25 000%. On 16 November, the Zimbabwe Independent reported that annual inflation in October reached 14 850%.

In addition there are shortages of food, fuel, electricity and spare parts - mainly due to the shortage of foreign currency reserves. As at December one British Pound was equal to ten million ZImbabwe dollars.

Naturally running Chipangali has become increasingly challenging in this environment and we need your help! Please consider making a donation, take a look at our wish list or adopt an orphan.

Thank you.