Columnist / Vince musewe
The political leaders we want in Zimbabwe
WHEN a system is not producing the results we want, we must change the system to get different results.That system can only change when those in leadership realise and acknowledge that the old...Published: 04 Jul 2023 at 07:08hrs | 1 | by Vince Musewe
We must create the Zimbabwe we truly want
READING the book Why Nations Fail by authors Daron Acemoglu and James Robinson continues to confirm my observations which I have been sharing with my readers for some time.The challenge we fac...Published: 10 Mar 2023 at 05:20hrs | 1 | by Vince Musewe
The economic impact of Zidera
No doubt there are many opinions and interpretations out there with regard to the issue of sanctions and I thought it's important to try and unpack the Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act (Zi...Published: 04 Nov 2022 at 05:34hrs | | by Vince Musewe
Sadc regional integration will benefit Zimbabwe
THE Southern African Development Community's (Sadc) regional indicative strategic development plan (RISDP) 2020–30 of October 2020 is a framework for the implementation of Sadc's regional integratio...Published: 12 Jan 2022 at 23:13hrs | | by Vince Musewe
Agriculture as the trigger to industrialisation
"The sacrosanct cornerstone and golden thread upon which any successful productive economy can be built is the legal protection of private property ownership."We all know that Zimbabwe's agric...Published: 03 Jan 2022 at 05:56hrs | 6 | by Vince Musewe
Monetary policy in a complex economy
MAINSTREAM neoclassical economics, which has been the dominant economic thinking for over a century, is no longer an adequate mental model to interpret and shape the socio-economics of a new reality....Published: 17 Nov 2021 at 05:36hrs | 7 | by Vince Musewe
New ZW$50 note well overdue?
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) recently introduced ZW$360 million worth of a new ZW$50 dollar note into the market, having taken regard of inflation and the need for convenience. The new note is w...Published: 08 Aug 2021 at 16:06hrs | | by Vince Musewe
Understanding the ZAMCO business model
There has been a lot of talk about the Zimbabwe Asset Management Company (Zamco) lately, particularly after the appearance of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe governor, John Mangudya, before the Parliamen...Published: 04 Apr 2019 at 07:02hrs | | by Vince Musewe
Re-inventing Zimbabwe industrial base
THERE is no doubt in my mind that Zimbabwe is on a new economic trajectory which must be underpinned by key principles which have, throughout history, led to the emergence of successful economies....Published: 29 Mar 2019 at 12:06hrs | | by Vince Musewe
Price stability key to economic recovery
"A more efficient management system of scarce foreign exchange is key to price stabilisation and business growth."According to the "Transitional Stabilisation Programme" (TSP), the aspirations...Published: 18 Mar 2019 at 06:52hrs | | by Vince Musewe
Private enterprise must drive recovery
"We owe it to all the peoples of the sub-continent to ensure that they see us not merely as good leaders waxing lyrical about our development, but as front commanders in the blast furnaces of labour, ...Published: 12 Sep 2018 at 07:08hrs | | by Vince Musewe
A new transformational paradigm for Zimbabwe
"The future of our country Zimbabwe depends on how we, Zimbabweans, imagine it through a new transformational consciousness"I truly believe that Zimbab...Published: 07 Sep 2018 at 09:56hrs | 2 | by Vince Musewe
Increasing agriculture productivity
"The sacrosanct cornerstone and golden thread upon which any successful productive economy can be built is the legal protection of private property ownership."We all know that Zimbabwe's agric...Published: 31 Aug 2018 at 15:39hrs | 3 | by Vince Musewe
Unlocking Zimbabwe's tourism potential
There must be no doubt in anyone's mind that tourism continues to be one of the fastest-growing and most dynamic sectors in Africa and this must therefore necessarily include Zimbabwe. Tourism has the...Published: 29 Aug 2018 at 14:35hrs | 8 | by Vince Musewe
Zimbabwe will rise
In his book titled "How Rich Countries Got Rich and Why Poor Countries Stay Poor", Professor Erik Reinert explains to us that it will only be when we adopt strategies to deliberately industrialise thr...Published: 27 Aug 2018 at 18:10hrs | | by Vince Musewe
Unpacking ZimAsset Part 1
It is critical that we always debate issues from a position of understanding and deep knowledge of the subject matter. Many a time citizens debate issues without having a good grasp of the subject mat...Published: 30 Nov 2017 at 09:35hrs | | by Vince Musewe
A letter to Mnangagwa (Written 25 May 2014)
Honourable Minister, I want to speculate that you are most likely to be our next President until 2018. I want to take advantage of that likelihood and proffer my views on what kind of leadership Zimba...Published: 29 Nov 2017 at 21:13hrs | | by Vince Musewe
The curse of foreign aid
Foreign aid, by design or accident, has unfortunately become the most powerful tool which certain western governments continue to use to keep Africa a begging continent.In his book titled The ...Published: 03 Nov 2017 at 05:08hrs | | by Vince Musewe
Bounds of Possibility
Predatory politics and the challenges of creating a developmental State in Zimbabwe is my unpublished work which deals with:Creating a new narrative Role of State in dev...Published: 06 Sep 2017 at 06:55hrs | | by Vince Musewe
$100 billion economy in 15 years possible at 7% per annum growth
As far as I am concerned the role of leadership is to define a compelling vision underpinned by a collective value system. We tend to debate endlessly on the how and yet that is a creative pro...Published: 04 Sep 2017 at 16:52hrs | | by Vince Musewe (Economist)
Vince Musewe on leadership
The toxicity of self interest packaged as revolutionary politics will remain a comedy of men and women whose only concern is their stomach.I just wish at times we would all think of future gen...Published: 24 Aug 2017 at 10:11hrs | | by Vince Musewe - Economist
The irrationality of it all
Every society demands progress and those that lead it must continually demonstrate not only their competence, but their moral obligation and self responsibility to do whatever it takes to enha...Published: 22 Aug 2017 at 07:05hrs | | by Vince Musewe - Economist
Young idiots
When our youths in politics parrot the yesteryear dreams of the old as their hope for a better future then you know you are in trouble. Political slogans are dead.When the young cannot find th...Published: 09 Jul 2017 at 12:35hrs | | by Vince Musewe
A case for independent MPs and councillors
I am not at all surprised at the furore against Fadzayi Mahere bid as an independent MP candidate for 2018. Paradigm shifts are caused by individuals who dare to act and we need more of that.T...Published: 30 Jun 2017 at 21:44hrs | | by Vince Musewe
Race to the bottom
Election time is always characterized by deliberate falsehoods geared to either discredit the opposition or competitors and embellish the achievements and prowess of those in power or those who seek t...Published: 21 Jun 2017 at 19:01hrs | | by Vince Musewe
'Zimbabweans in the Diaspora are our future competitive advantage'
We are sitting on prodigious wealth which we have to convert into tangible value or wealth and nobody should be left behind.Once we have a new govt. made up of a team of competent technocrats ...Published: 11 Jun 2017 at 09:59hrs | | by Vince Musewe
Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe back to quasi fiscal activities
The announcement by Patrick Chinamasa that the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe is taking over mining activities in Marange is one of the many signs that the Reserve Bank is back to its shenanigans of the pas...Published: 31 May 2017 at 18:01hrs | | by Vince Musewe
Electoral reforms are not a luxury but critical
"One thing that opposition parties must understand is that continuously bombarding people with messages of ZANUPF rigging and its refusal to implement electoral reforms actually works to the advantage...Published: 22 May 2017 at 06:51hrs | | by Vince Musewe
In Zimbabwe we are all queueing to withdraw hard cash
On the issue of liquidityCrises in any form are an opportunity for new paradigms to emerge.In Zimbabwe we are all queueing to withdraw hard cash of an estimated $300m according to priv...Published: 17 Apr 2017 at 14:56hrs | | by Vince Musewe
On independence - black Zimbabwean remains poor, hopeless and oppressed
If we look deeper and further we shall be shocked that to this day the black Zimbabwean remains poor, hopeless and oppressed in his own country. On the social front the quality of life remains...Published: 15 Apr 2017 at 12:38hrs | | by Vince Musewe
Reality disruption
I am not too confident that the current crop of politicians have the mental models needed to transform Zimbabwe. I have not heard about a radical transformation of the systems we currently have in ord...Published: 04 Mar 2017 at 19:02hrs | | by Vince Musewe
Like sheep rushing to the slaughter
Election fever has caught on. There is a tangible expectation in the air for 2018 elections and it appears reforms have all been but forgotten. Rush to register! Says the endless banners. Regi...Published: 04 Mar 2017 at 19:00hrs | | by Vince Musewe
Cry Zimbabwe cry
When money becomes the national God Quote by Denis Diderot In any country where talent and virtue produce no advancement, money will be the national god. Its inhabitants will either ha...Published: 24 Feb 2017 at 08:39hrs | | by Vince Musewe
Wilbert Mukori's aka Nomusa Garikai's small mind
For time immemorial Wilbert Mukori aka Nomusa Garikai has focused his now innosiating drivel on reforms chete chete . In his latest shot he again chooses to be selective on what he wants to read...Published: 16 Feb 2017 at 06:51hrs | | by Vince Musewe
Cheaper broadband coming to Zimbabwe!
Cheaper and accessible broadband a real possibility "The problem is not the problem. The problem is your attitude to the problem" - Captain Jack Sparrow Imagine a Zimbabwe where 90% of...Published: 27 Jan 2017 at 07:18hrs | | by Vince Musewe
An appeal to Zimbabwe's war veterans
If there is any time that requires that same spirit that drove you into to the bush it is now. This is not time to claim monies or material benefits from those who do not respect your sacrifices and h...Published: 17 Nov 2016 at 10:13hrs | | by Vince Musewe
Zimbabwe after Mugabe
"And if it is a despot you should dethrone, see first that his throne erected within you is destroyed." Kahlil Gibran-The ProphetThe time will come for us to rise, we must create a new Zim...Published: 11 Nov 2016 at 09:03hrs | | by Vince Musewe
The folly of rushing to elections without fundamental reforms
"An entrenched political regime can never be transformative in nature but commonly seeks to retain the advantage of power at all costs."History has shown us that a majority can indeed get thin...Published: 04 Nov 2016 at 07:02hrs | | by Vince Musewe
Zimbabwe's looting machine
The curse of Africa's resources has become the blessing of the liberation struggle predatory class in partnership with the military and foreign predators.Investigations Correspondent at the Fi...Published: 27 Oct 2016 at 13:13hrs | | by Vince Musewe
Time to change the game
"Those who caused yesterday's pains do not have power over tomorrow's potentials" Mike Murdoch.I am rather disappointed at the amount of despondency out there. It appears to me many Zimbabwean...Published: 21 Oct 2016 at 08:55hrs | | by Vince Musewe
The NTA is a misunderstood opportunity
"We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal. That they are endowed by their creator with certain inalienable rights and among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of hap...Published: 14 Oct 2016 at 07:13hrs | | by Vince Musewe
Why citizens' movements matter
Zimbabwean citizens must now wake up and realise that they can no longer outsource the creation of a future they desire to old tired politicians who can hardly imagine the great Zimbabwe we see....Published: 06 Oct 2016 at 17:33hrs | | by Vince Musewe
ZANU (PF) reforms a pipe dream
Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it. Mark TwainAccording to a recent note issued by the African Development Bank, "Zimbabwe continues to...Published: 01 Oct 2016 at 09:37hrs | | by Vince Musewe
The West cannot tell Zimbabwe what to do
The very nations who underdeveloped Africa or their agents must not come here to us as if they are the only ones with economic solutions for the problems we face. We as Zimbabweans will implement ...Published: 16 Sep 2016 at 18:47hrs | | by Vince Musewe
The West cannot tell us what to do
The very nations who underdeveloped Africa or their agents must not come here to us as if they are the only ones with economic solutions for the problems we face. We as Zimbabweans will implement our ...Published: 15 Sep 2016 at 09:30hrs | | by Vince Musewe
The ZANU (PF) kleptocracy will never reform voluntarily
"All political lives unless they are cut off mid-stream at happy junctures always end in failure because that is the nature of politics and of human affairs" Enoch Powell. I said it more than ...Published: 08 Sep 2016 at 11:05hrs | | by Vince Musewe
Freedom now!
Political power without responsibility and principled leadership and is dangerous. Absolute power corrupts absolutely while absolute poverty disempowers absolutely.Zimbabwe is poised for fanta...Published: 02 Sep 2016 at 09:57hrs | | by Vince Musewe
Zimbabwe's race to the bottom accelerates
"Falsehood and favouritism has long dominated political strategy. Most politicians use rhetoric, half-truths, glittering generalities and the sin of omission, biased framing, and other types of decept...Published: 25 Aug 2016 at 10:46hrs | | by Vince Musewe
Will protests bring the change we seek?
"There is nothing more difficult to plan, more doubtful of success, more dangerous to manage than the creation of a new system. The innovator has the enmity of all who profit by the preservation of th...Published: 18 Aug 2016 at 10:42hrs | | by Vince Musewe
Key conditions for Zimbabwe's economic reconstruction
"The problems we face can never be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them" (Albert Einstein)As PDP we will continue the think ahead and proffer solutions in o...Published: 17 Aug 2016 at 08:52hrs | 1 | by Vince Musewe
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