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Scrounge for Zimdollar notes after Mugabe promise
28 Jul 2013 at 05:47hrs | Views
Zimbabweans from all walks of life are scrounging for Zimbabwe dollar notes following the announcement by President Mugabe that those who are still in possession of the currency must keep it as they will be compensated.
The President made the announcement when he addressed tens of thousands of Zanu-PF supporters at a star rally in Gweru last Friday.
He also said there were consultations between his Office and Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Governor Dr Gideon Gono to see how people who lost their money during the switch-over from the Zimbabwe dollar to the multi-currency regime could be compensated.
A snap survey conducted by this paper revealed that most Harare residents are waiting excitedly for the "windfall".
"Luckily for me, I did not dispose of my Zim-dollars. Since I am going to be given an equivalent of United dollars, I am going to jealously guard my treasure," Maureen
Chakandinakira, an informal trader who sells her wares in Harare's First Street, said.
In the high-density suburb of Rugare in Harare, residents, mostly youngsters, could be seen rummaging through rubbish dumps and open spaces as they sought the much-needed currency.
The President made the announcement when he addressed tens of thousands of Zanu-PF supporters at a star rally in Gweru last Friday.
He also said there were consultations between his Office and Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Governor Dr Gideon Gono to see how people who lost their money during the switch-over from the Zimbabwe dollar to the multi-currency regime could be compensated.
"Luckily for me, I did not dispose of my Zim-dollars. Since I am going to be given an equivalent of United dollars, I am going to jealously guard my treasure," Maureen
Chakandinakira, an informal trader who sells her wares in Harare's First Street, said.
In the high-density suburb of Rugare in Harare, residents, mostly youngsters, could be seen rummaging through rubbish dumps and open spaces as they sought the much-needed currency.
Source - sundaymail
