The Zimbabwean president has resigned after almost four decades of unprecedented economic mismanagement, but it's still unclear who will replace him. (Photo \ Getty Images)

Could take years for Zimbabwe to recover from Mugabe

Author: Michael Sergel,
Publish Date: Wed, 22 Nov 2017, 9:06AM

The reign of Robert Mugabe is over but it could take years for Zimbabwe to recover.

The Zimbabwean president has resigned after almost four decades of unprecedented economic mismanagement, but it's still unclear who will replace him.

Correspondent Rashweat Mukundu says he leaves office with the county facing hyper-inflation and extremely high unemployment.

He told Mike Hosking the country will need a long-term government of national unity to get the country back on track.

"There's this sense that we need the political parties to work together to resolve the enormous challenges, economical and social challenges, that Zimbabwe's facing.

"If Zanu-PF win we are likely see a a govt of national unity of sorts. In any case, even if the Opposition win, they are likely to reach out to Zanu-PF."

LISTEN ABOVE AS RASHWEAT MUKUNDU SPEAKS WITH MIKE HOSKING