Instead of hope, there is, for many Zimbabweans, fear of what an all-powerful Mugabe means for the future of the country, and gloomy prophecies for an economy still fragile after the hyperinflation horrors of five years ago.
MAD playing in the minds of political strategists on either side of the border might just ensure that the two fragile coalitions in Dublin and Belfast survive for longer than many expected.
It was turquoise, but it was fragile – the band on it was weakening.
"The Ebola epidemic in western Africa overwhelmed fragile health systems, killed thousands of people, and highlighted major inadequacies in our ability to respond to global public health emergencies," said Amy Gutmann, the commission chair.
Having struggled through her previous three rounds, all of which went to a deciding set, the world No1 ripped apart the fragile game of Italy's Sara Errani 6-1, 6-3 and stands two wins away from a 20th grand slam title.
"The most far-reaching strategy for strengthening fragile cities involves investment in measures to boost social cohesion and mobility.
Did you see something that looks like a fragile plaque for a heart attack?
Related: David Cameron's new cabinet lineup But unions retain an important role in speaking up for organised labour, as well as the disorganised low-paid kind, those on fragile or zero-hours contracts, those easily bullied by junior managers, who are easily bullied in turn.
