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Denied passage to Zimbabwe, Carter, Annan and Machel were left to consult with regional leaders -- including Tsvangirai, Botswana President Ian Khama and South Africa President Kgalema Motlanthe -- as well as United Nations officials, nongovernmental organizations and Zimbabwe's civil leaders.
CNN: Carter: Cholera-, inflation-ridden Zimbabwe 'a basket case'
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Bells were also expected to be rung around the world in countries including Australia, the US, China, Botswana and even in Antarctica.
BBC: Mass bell-ringing heralds Olympics opening
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This will add to an existing 263 Massmart branches across South Africa, 11 in Botswana, 3 in Namibia, 2 in Lesotho and single sites in eight other countries including Nigeria and Uganda.
FORBES: Wal-Mart Takes On Africa With Massmart