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Gideon Gono's bid to avoid trial flops

Former Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor Gideon Gono has suffered a setback in his bid to avoid trial in a US$3 million debt case, after the High Court dismissed his latest application for absolution.Gono, in his personal capacity an…

Published: 05 Sep 2025 at 07:39hrs | 1295 | by Staff reporter

Zacc officer nails Gono stolen property couple

A Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) investigating officer has told a Harare magistrate how a couple allegedly forged company registration documents to illegally take control of a lodge owned by former Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe gove…

Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 11:22hrs | 116 | by Staff reporter

Gono exposes former employees

Former Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor Gideon Gono has laid bare explosive allegations against his former employees Clark and Beverly Makoni, accusing the couple of fraudulently taking control of his Manicaland-based company Valley…

Published: 05 Jul 2025 at 14:53hrs | 185 | by Staff reporter

Gono accused of extortion, fabrication

A Harare couple embroiled in a bitter legal dispute with former Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor Gideon Gono has accused him of attempting to extort US$50,000 from them by leveraging his alleged proximity to powerful political figur…

Published: 05 Jul 2025 at 10:28hrs | 846 | by Staff reporter

Ex-RBZ chief Gono to testify In fraud case

 Former Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Governor Gideon Gono is set to appear in court on June 13 as a key witness in a fraud case involving a Harare couple, Clark and Beverly Makoni. The couple stands accused of a fraudulent takeover of Gon…

Published: 26 May 2025 at 08:33hrs | 752 | by Staff reporter

Gideon Gono accused of presenting hearsay in court

A Harare couple accused of defrauding former Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor Gideon Gono of ZiG137 million has challenged the credibility of the prosecution's evidence, calling it hearsay and lacking factual support.Clark and Bever…

Published: 12 May 2025 at 08:45hrs | 1529 | by Staff reporter

Bank manager grilled in Gono fraud case

The trial of a Harare couple accused of fraudulently altering the directorship of Valley Lodges, a property linked to former Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor Gideon Gono, continued on Friday, with a bank manager testifying in the ca…

Published: 16 Feb 2025 at 07:47hrs | 847 | by Staff reporter

Legal battle over Gono linked company continues in Harare court

A Harare couple, Aisha and Clark Clever Makoni, is embroiled in a legal dispute over allegations of fraudulently altering the directorship of Valley Lodges, a company reportedly linked to former Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe governor Gideon Gon…

Published: 04 Feb 2025 at 16:47hrs | 130 | by Staff reporter

Gono accused of using political muscle in property dispute

A Harare couple, Clark Clever Makoni and Beverly Aisha Ndonda Makoni, have accused former Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor Gideon Gono of leveraging his political connections in a property dispute, where they stand accused of fraudu…

Published: 05 Oct 2024 at 11:33hrs | 109 | by Staff reporter

Former Financial Gazette Editor Sunsleey Chamunorwa dies

Former Financial Gazette Editor Sunsleey Chamunorwa has died, journalist Rashweat Mukundu has reported. Posting on Twitter Mukundu said, "Sad to hear about the death of Mukoma Sunsleey Chamunorwa former editor of @FingazLive an affable cha…

Published: 29 Apr 2022 at 09:43hrs | 17 | by Mandla Ndlovu

First black RBZ Governor Moyana scored many firsts

The community of central bank governors in any country, Zimbabwe included, is a very small one and when one of them is taken, that departure leaves a yawning gap of unimaginable proportions. The sudden departure of Zimbabwe's illustrious c…

Published: 20 Jan 2021 at 06:48hrs | 3 | by Gideon Gono

Gono imposters dupe people money

UNSUSPECTING people have reportedly been duped an undisclosed amount of money by imposters who are reportedly abusing the name of former Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe governor, Gideon Gono asking for financial assistance.Gono confirmed the scam…

Published: 05 Dec 2020 at 06:12hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Gideon Gono's stature abused in scam

IT HAS emerged that imposters are abusing the name of former Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe governor, Gideon Gono, to scam unsuspecting people.Gono told the Daily News yesterday that a number of people had been duped into releasing huge sums of …

Published: 04 Dec 2020 at 16:15hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Gono says Zimbabwe is in a crisis

Former reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor Gideon Gono says there is no need to deny that the country is in a crisis as the problems were self-evident.President Emmerson Mnangagwa and the ruling Zanu-PF have on several occasions taken …

Published: 20 Sep 2020 at 08:19hrs | 116 | by Staff reporter

Why RBZ needs autonomy

Former reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor Gideon Gono recently appeared on Zimbabwean entrepreneur and newspaper publisher Trevor Ncube's discussion series In Conversation with Trevor.Among a myriad of assertions by Gono to portray hi…

Published: 13 Sep 2020 at 07:15hrs | 3 | by Admire Dube

Special Economic Zones now operational

GOVERNMENT has passed a statutory instrument on Special Economic Zones (SEZs), which effectively brings them into full operation.Statutory Instrument (SI) 154 of 2018 was gazetted on August 17, 2018.The gazette stipulated the fees for ever…

Published: 29 Aug 2018 at 07:02hrs | 382 | by Staff reporter

ED's Meritocracy Should Be Welcomed

So we are told that we are entering a new Zimbabwe.  Day in day out, we hear promises from all candidates about innovation, turning over a new leaf, embarking on a new era.  I must admit I have been pleasantly surprised by both t…

Published: 06 Jul 2018 at 21:46hrs | 3 | by Charles Kanye

Matabeleland politics and the tale of two failed professors

THE history of Zimbabwe is never complete without the mention of the region of Matabeleland whose politics has been a mixed tale of sacrifice, selflessness, bravado, betrayal, deception, grandstanding and confusion by different political p…

Published: 13 May 2018 at 11:44hrs | 3 | by Vincent Gono

Matabeleland politics and the tale of two failed professors

THE history of Zimbabwe is never complete without the mention of the region of Matabeleland whose politics has been a mixed tale of sacrifice, selflessness, bravado, betrayal, deception, grandstanding and confusion by different political p…

Published: 13 May 2018 at 11:43hrs | 4 | by Vincent Gono

The era of EDonomics begins

President Emmerson Mnangagwa's inauguration speech was in a class of its own in terms of vision, strategy and content.The President showed a clear, firm grasp of economics with his dose of what I would call "EDNomics", proudly showing the …

Published: 03 Dec 2017 at 08:13hrs | 477 | by Dr Gideon Gono

Gono should be considered next president: Politburo members

President Mugabe spoke truth and sense to his political comrades when he declared that none of them was suitable to take over from the veteran leader. All the front runners touted by paid parrots are selfish, self-serving with a dubious pr…

Published: 28 Feb 2017 at 15:00hrs | 2 | by Tendai Mugabe

Mugabe officially picks Gono for President

COLOGNE/CAPE TOWN - President Robert Mugabe has reportedly cherry-picked, former Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor, Gideon Gono, for president and to become his successor of choice in an aftermath Zanu PF expected to lose elections n…

Published: 24 Feb 2017 at 07:25hrs | 2 | by Itai Mushekwe/Mary-Kate Kahari

Gono's political resurrection?

Sometime in 2014, Gideon Gono, the former governor of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) was within spitting distance of a seat in the Senate, the upper chamber of Parliament, before it was dramatically snatched away.He was the Zanu-PF nom…

Published: 20 Feb 2017 at 12:32hrs | 4 | by Alex Magaisa

'I have no regrets,' says Gono

DR Kereke alleged, soon after I terminated his contract, that I had in 2008 stolen US$37 535 300 plus R1 410 000 and GBP21 511.Of course, nothing could be further from the truth and in any case, why did he wait for four years to bring up t…

Published: 11 Feb 2017 at 22:41hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Corruption will not fall until Mugabe the godfather of corruption has fallen

Former Hong Kong anti-corruption administrator Bertrand de Speville in his book Overcoming Corruption says, political will is the key driver in fighting corruption. I could not agree more with this statement, more so in regards to Zimbabwe…

Published: 06 Feb 2017 at 18:28hrs | 787 | by Whitlaw Mugwiji

Kereke apologises to Gono, not to girl he raped

FORMER Zanu-PF National Assembly representative for Bikita West Munyaradzi Kereke has "unreservedly" apologised to former Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Governor Dr Gideon Gono for tarnishing his image by making corruption allegations, which hav…

Published: 29 Jan 2017 at 08:08hrs | 4 | by Staff Reporter

Gideon Gono to takeover re-branded Zanu-PF?

 Former Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor, Gideon Gono, is set to revive and re-brand Zanu-PF, and subsequently lead it should the party split, as is now largely expected, amid indications that Vice President, Joice Mujuru, is s…

Published: 31 Oct 2014 at 15:58hrs | 8288 | by Nancy Mabaya

Gono to land senatorial seat, legal hurdle cleared

FORMER Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe governor, Gideon Gono looks set to land the Manicaland senatorial seat left vacant following the death of Kumbirai Kangai in August last year after President Robert Mugabe assented to the Electoral Amendment…

Published: 28 Aug 2014 at 08:55hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

'Gono remains our choice,' says Zanu-PF

President Robert Mugabe's Zanu-PF reiterated yesterday that it had picked former Reserve Bank governor Gideon Gono to become the new Buhera Senator despite opposition from some members of the party.Zanu-PF spokesman Rugare Gumbo insisted y…

Published: 01 Aug 2014 at 12:36hrs | 4882 | by Staff reporter

'I'll kick them out,' says Mugabe

President Robert Mugabe yesterday attacked the State media for using extraordinary measures to impose a media blackout on retired Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe governor Gideon Gono, saying he would kick out those responsible.Mugabe was speaking…

Published: 28 Mar 2014 at 16:30hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Mugabe angry over Gono attacks

President Mugabe yesterday attacked the State media for using extraordinary measures to impose a media blackout on retired Reserve Bank governor Gideon Gono, saying he would kick out those responsible. Mugabe was speaking after touring Gon…

Published: 28 Mar 2014 at 07:45hrs | 6440 | by Staff reporter

Mugabe, Gono helped themselves to Gaddafi's millions

President Robert Mugabe and his close personal banker, himself a former central bank governor, Gideon Gono, have allegedly helped themselves to millions of dollars invested in Zimbabwe by late Libyan dictator, Muammar Gaddafi, The Telescop…

Published: 06 Mar 2014 at 13:55hrs | 9 | by Itai Gwatidzo Mushekwe/ Mary-Kate Kahari

Govt searching for Gono's successor

WITH the term of Reserve Bank governor Dr Gideon Gono due to expire this month, Government is set to appoint an acting governor while the search for his successor continues. Senior Government officials said while the Government was yet to …

Published: 28 Nov 2013 at 02:24hrs | 1535 | by Business Reporters

'There is need to cleanse RBZ,' says Zanu-PF MP

THERE is need to cleanse the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe as part of measures to restore confidence in the central bank to foster economic growth and development in the country, legislators heard yesterday. Masvingo Urban MP, Daniel Shumba (Za…

Published: 30 Oct 2013 at 08:33hrs | 3272 | by Staff reporter

The other side of Zimbabwe's high inflation

On September 30 2010, I was part of thousands of people who attended the 20th First Ig Nobel Prize Ceremony at Sanders Theatre at Harvard University in USA.The Ig Nobel Prizes are awarded for achievements that first make people laugh and t…

Published: 28 Aug 2013 at 06:11hrs | 5 | by Andrew Mambondiyani

Full statement by RBZ on reported return of ZimDollar

CONTINUED USE OF MULTI-CURRENCY SYSTEM IN ZIMBABWE1. Reference is made to rumors circulating in the market and uninformed pronouncements suggesting the immediate or near-term return of the local Zimbabwe currency by what-ever name.2. This …

Published: 07 Aug 2013 at 11:01hrs | 4169 | by Gideon Gono

Gono urges banks to comply

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe says it will continue to monitor banking institutions in an effort to address regulatory issues.In a statement, central bank governor Dr Gideon Gono urged banks to comply with all banking laws and directives is…

Published: 17 Jun 2013 at 04:21hrs | 2347 | by Staff Reporter

Interfin Bank curatorship extended

INTERFIN BANK will remain under curatorship until December 31 2014 amid indications that its capitalisation and subsequent reopening has been hampered by macro-economic challenges obtaining in the country.The constraints, which are banking…

Published: 14 Jun 2013 at 03:33hrs | 208 | by Business Reporter

Gono draws attention to the inadvertent dangers of banks indigenisation

Gideon Gono draws attention to the inadvertent dangers that could befall the economy if caution is thrown to the wind.President's adviceIT has been erroneously suggested in some publications this week that President Robert Mugabe has not g…

Published: 18 May 2013 at 15:26hrs | 3043 | by Gideon Gono

Kingdom Bank stable, says Gono

The Governor of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Dr Gideon Gono says he is aware of the dispute between founder of Kingdom Bank, Nigel Chanakira and Spiritage Group CEO, Matthew Wazara.In a statement, Dr Gono said the two are mediating w…

Published: 11 May 2013 at 21:45hrs | 3 | by Business reporter

Beatrice Mtetwa, Gideon Gono the 'Untouchables'

One repugnant conduct that has developed like a cancer in Zimbabwe and which now needs to be tackled head-on without fear or favour is the scourge of untouchables which is based on a corrupt presumption of impunity by some self-important i…

Published: 24 Mar 2013 at 10:21hrs | 3 | by Prof Jonathan Moyo

Gono has unleashed the Anti-Corruption body to scuttle indigenisation of banks

If like most rational people you believe that everything happens for a reason, then you must be among the many who are wondering about the reasons behind the unprocedural, illegal and unlawful actions taken by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption …

Published: 18 Mar 2013 at 05:24hrs | 1 | by Prof Jonathan Moyo

'GonoâˆšÂ¢â€šÃ‡Â¨â€šÃ‘Â¢s intentions treacherous,' say Prof Moyo

THE ubiquitous and disappointing talk of the town last week was that the Governor of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Gideon Gono had for some strange reasons decided to irrationally and irresponsibly throw all caution to the wind to manufactu…

Published: 17 Feb 2013 at 12:21hrs | 6 | by Pro Jonathan Moyo

Addressing Zimbabwe's liquidity challenges by Gono

Following is Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, Gideon Gono's address to the annual congress of the Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) in Nyanga on how to address the liquidity challenges which have continued to undermine economic recovery …

Published: 28 Jul 2012 at 05:42hrs | 4 | by Gideon Gono

From Kereke to Gono: Notice of Intention to Take Legal Action

92 Norfolk Road Mount PleasantHarare28 February, 2012Dr Gideon GonoGovernorReserve Bank of Zimbabwe80 Samora MachelHarareDear Dr Gono,RE: NOTICE OF INTENTION TO TAKE LEGAL ACTION AGAINST YOU1. Dr Gono, I have come to the definite conclusio…

Published: 01 Mar 2012 at 12:37hrs | 1820 | by Kereke

Securitise the country's minerals- Gono

Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor Dr Gideon Gono has called for the securitisation of the country's natural resources as a way of addressing external debt as opposed to adopting the Highly Indebted Poor Country (HIPC) status.Securiti…

Published: 29 Jan 2012 at 08:03hrs | 182 | by Staff reporter

Gono's adviser sues Trevor Ncube's Standard for $5 million

Dr Gideon Gono's adviser, Dr Munyaradzi Kereke, is suing The Standard newspaper for US$5 million after the weekly accused him of trying to conceal a rape case.In papers filed in the High Court last Thursday, Dr Kereke flatly denies the all…

Published: 04 Dec 2011 at 07:07hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Gono's adviser causes a stir at Trevor Ncube's Alpha Media

Munyaradzi Kereke, the adviser to RBZ governor Gideon Gono, has caused a stir at Alpha Media Holdings by accusing 2 journalists at the stable of soliciting bribes from him. He also claims one of them gained entry to his house under false p…

Published: 28 Nov 2011 at 12:41hrs | 803 | by Staff reporter

Gono, Mugabe secret revealed: Wikileaks

Leaked US diplomatic cables have revealed, that President Mugabe is suffering from prostate cancer. According to the cables the 87-year-old was told he might die before 2013.According to a previously secret cable released by WikiLeaks on F…

Published: 04 Sep 2011 at 11:23hrs | 2173 | by -

Gono-Kasukuwere clash, fertile imagination to create news-selling headlines

OVER the past three or so weeks, the Governor of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, Dr Gideon Gono, has publicised his input on the indigenisation and empowerment programme currently being implemented by the Government of Zimbabwe.Dr Gono forma…

Published: 21 Aug 2011 at 07:57hrs | 1 | by Kurai Masenyama

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