What really amazes me is the infinite capacity the people of Africa have to tolerate hardship. I hope some of the 2.4 million is used to aid the people of the country and not just to buy another Mercedes or beach property. The richer the politicians of Africa become, the harder it is for the common man to survive. As far as Mugabe is concerned, the less said the better. I was at Victoria Falls a month ago. Even the cooking oil has run out. Pity. Such a beautiful country. I swopped a $200 000 banknote for a beer!

GK, Calgary, Canada

What a man! You deserve this prize while living hero so you can feel how greatful we all are for your highly commended achievement to bring about the end of conflict, lasting peace, vibrant democracy and stead-fast economic growth to our country. I hope that you can use this prize for you and not-to-forget those who hand-in-hand also contributed to it. Not being so meaning, I also hope that rebel leaders, such as Mr. Afonso Dlhakama who co-signed the peace deal in Rome, putting they arms beyond use and by playing a constructive opposition role should also be prized!

Dede Moquivalaka, Maputo, Mozambique

Well done to Joaquim and the people of Mozambiqu who have silently gone about rebuilding their nation without drumming their chests. No doubt he will be humble in accepting this and donate it to his people. What a contrast to the man, whose wedding Chissano attended as best-man, just over the mountains from Mozambique. Mugabe will hear of this and no doubt his vanity will conclude for him that this is meant to make him look bad in the eyes of his people, not that he hasn't done that himself. Everything has to be about him in southern Africa but let's not take away what Chissano and Mozambique have achieved. Not the prize, but they have rebuilt their country and will succeed further. They are now better off than the ZImbabweans who used to chase refugees from their cities, calling them streetkids and rebels in disguise.

ashley, London, UK