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Where is King Mzilikazi? - SA central bank boss asks
03 Aug 2015 at 11:57hrs | Views
South Africa's Reserve Bank governor Lesetja Kganyago has said he is keen on tracking down King Mzilikazi who 'vanished in Zimbabwe'.
Kganyago is in the city to attended SADC joint meeting of Finance ministers and Central bank governors.
Concluding his keynote address Kganyago said, "some of us from South Africa are keen on tracking down King Mzilikazi here in Bulawayo. Where is his grave?" he asked amidst laughter from delegates.
Bulawayo Minister of State representatives, then took the opportunity to 'provide a road map' for King Mzilikazi.
"Let me welcome you to the City of Kings, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe's second largest city. I would like to implore you to also take this opportunity to explore Bulawayo and enjoy our array of tourist attractions.
"The City of Bulawayo is rich in cultural history and a must visit for anyone coming to Zimbabwe.
'Bulawayo was the capital of the Ndebele state when Lobengula, the son of King Mzilikazi ascended to the throne.
"Lobengula's initial town established in 1872 was located about four miles from the present day city and is now called old Bulawayo."
Kganyago is in the city to attended SADC joint meeting of Finance ministers and Central bank governors.
Concluding his keynote address Kganyago said, "some of us from South Africa are keen on tracking down King Mzilikazi here in Bulawayo. Where is his grave?" he asked amidst laughter from delegates.
Bulawayo Minister of State representatives, then took the opportunity to 'provide a road map' for King Mzilikazi.
"The City of Bulawayo is rich in cultural history and a must visit for anyone coming to Zimbabwe.
'Bulawayo was the capital of the Ndebele state when Lobengula, the son of King Mzilikazi ascended to the throne.
"Lobengula's initial town established in 1872 was located about four miles from the present day city and is now called old Bulawayo."
Source - Byo24News
