Readers respond to our D+C/E+Z print edition 2017/11-12

ZANU-PF has a history of populist arrogance rather than democratic commitment

The academic field of development studies must react to trends like the rise of emerging markets, climate change and migration

Populism is common in Southern Africa, where former liberation movements have become dominant political parties

South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission was not as effective as is generally assumed

States must provide more than favourable environments for markets

The British government is cutting spending, but not ODA

Not much reason to celebrate: 50 years of independence in Africa

Zimbabwe’s blocked democracy

Bolivia’s social and ethnic tensions