Harare the early 21st century Harare has been adversely affected by the political and economic crisis that is currently plaguing Zimbabwe, after the contested 2002 presidential election and 2005 parliamentary elections. The elected council was replaced by a government-appointed commission for alleged inefficiency, but essential services such as rubbish collection and street repairs have rapidly worsened, and are now virtually non-existent. In May 2006 the Zimbabwean newspaper the "Financial Gazette", described the city in an editorial as a "sunshine city-turned-sewage farm". In 2009, Harare was voted to be the toughest city to live in according to the Economist Intelligence Unit's livability
Country Club, Harare by Mark Vermeulen in 2006. So far, a total of 22 first class matches, 34 List A matches, and seven Twenty20 matches, have been played in this stadium. Country Club, Harare Country Club, formerly known as the Interfin High Performance Academy is a cricket ground based in Harare. It is also home to Country Club Karts an arrive and drive go-karting venture with a 440m long track. Open to the public on weekend afternoons, Country Club Karts also offer parties for children and adults, team-building and corporate days. It has been the home ground to some powerful teams in the