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Trevor Ncube fights in Masiyiwa's corner
02 Nov 2018 at 08:08hrs | Views
Alpha Media Holdings Boss Trevor Ncube has defended Econet Wireless Founder Strive Masiyiwa amidst barrage condemnation that has been direction to the latter by Twitter users over his anti sanctions statements.
"I have read Strive Masiyiwa's comments. I agree with him 100% . It is time we realize that sanctions are hurting all of us. They must be removed yesterday. We must also urgently redress our sins of omission and commission," said Ncube.
Social Media users have accused Trevor Ncube of endearing himself to Mnangagwa in the hope that he will be given a radio licence for his newly launched project Heart and Soul Radio.
Recently Ncube in the company of fellow businessman Shingi Munyeza visited Mnangagwa at his office to pay their Happy birthday wishes.
Read the full transcript of Masiyiwa s speech on CNBC Africa below:
I have invested in Zimbabwe (in the last 10 years), $1.5 billion US dollars. I'm as committed to investing in Zimbabwe as I have always been come rain or shine.
But concerning the change that has taken place; I believe it is real. I believe President Mnangagwa is sincere with the things he wants to do. It is going to be extremely challenging. Everyone knows that.
Anyone who understands economics knows its going to be tough going but I think that Zimbabwe needs to be given a chance. We have to stop the politicking and focus on rebuilding this country… And I m right up there. I think the sanctions, should be removed.
There's no justification for them anymore and I've always been on record to say the sanctions are not justified. Now we are almost 20 years into the sanctions. You can t have one country operating with its hands tied behind its back.
"I have read Strive Masiyiwa's comments. I agree with him 100% . It is time we realize that sanctions are hurting all of us. They must be removed yesterday. We must also urgently redress our sins of omission and commission," said Ncube.
Social Media users have accused Trevor Ncube of endearing himself to Mnangagwa in the hope that he will be given a radio licence for his newly launched project Heart and Soul Radio.
Recently Ncube in the company of fellow businessman Shingi Munyeza visited Mnangagwa at his office to pay their Happy birthday wishes.
Read the full transcript of Masiyiwa s speech on CNBC Africa below:
I have invested in Zimbabwe (in the last 10 years), $1.5 billion US dollars. I'm as committed to investing in Zimbabwe as I have always been come rain or shine.
But concerning the change that has taken place; I believe it is real. I believe President Mnangagwa is sincere with the things he wants to do. It is going to be extremely challenging. Everyone knows that.
Anyone who understands economics knows its going to be tough going but I think that Zimbabwe needs to be given a chance. We have to stop the politicking and focus on rebuilding this country… And I m right up there. I think the sanctions, should be removed.
There's no justification for them anymore and I've always been on record to say the sanctions are not justified. Now we are almost 20 years into the sanctions. You can t have one country operating with its hands tied behind its back.
Source - Byo24News
