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Prof Mthuli Ncube is smart!

Mthuli Ncube is a renowned economist and the current Minister of Finance and Economic Planning in Zimbabwe. Since his appointment in 2018, he has been instrumental in implementing necessary macro-economic policies aimed at stabilizing the …

Published: 31 Mar 2023 at 10:26hrs | 1 | by Teddy Ncube

Government and household budgets are not the same

We often talk about the national debt as though it is the same as the burden of debt shouldered by households.But the two couldn't be more different."People think 'paying down the debt' will improve their financial lives because they belie…

Published: 22 Sep 2020 at 08:46hrs | 3 | by Erick Matotoba

John Mangudya's Bonditary policy confirms US$100 salary for a teacher

I am not an economist, I am a subsistence farmer but with a little knowledge of economics that I grasped from my experiences with primary education, John Mangudya's latest Bonditary policy is going to consume President ED Mnangagwa's reput…

Published: 20 Feb 2019 at 19:11hrs | 1 | by Don Chigumba

The fallacy of production in Zimbabwe!!

There is this fallacy in Zimbabwe and among Zimbabweans that production is a pre-conditionality for economic revival. This view  unfortunately misses the point altogether. Zimbabweans do not seem to understand that production is a fun…

Published: 10 Jan 2019 at 12:45hrs | | by Colls Ndlovu

A few suggestions to the knowledgeable Prof Mthuli Ncube from a keen fellow Economist

I am grateful that the key Ministry of Finance has been judiciously assigned to Prof Mthuli Ncube at a time such as this. I believe the Minister is well on course to transform the country's economic footprints if an enabling environment is…

Published: 10 Sep 2018 at 07:21hrs | | by Prosper Munyedza

Value for money, public financial resource management and effective public service delivery in Zimbabwe

Public financial resources ought to be managed with integrity, transparency and accountability, all for efficient and effective service delivery, sustainable economic growth and development.Above all the "value for money" principle should …

Published: 08 Sep 2018 at 08:25hrs | 19 | by Prof Mthuli Ncube, Finance Minister of Zimbabwe

NPF: Possessed by a retrogressive agenda?

Mark Duncan, writing from Moscow, felt compelled to advise The Economist [Letters - A party of the people, April 14, 2018], that its belief that Russian youth post Gorbachev generation offered optimism for the future (Gorbachev's grandchil…

Published: 04 Jul 2018 at 08:22hrs | 2 | by Tapiwa Nyandoro

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 matter. Personally, I have always said tha…

Published: 30 Nov 2017 at 09:35hrs | | 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 development From indeginisation to empowerment Private enterprise a…

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 process which can and must change in line with dev…

Published: 04 Sep 2017 at 16:52hrs | 1 | 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 generations and the need for us to at least begin …

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 enhance the quality of life and the plight of citiz…

Published: 22 Aug 2017 at 07:05hrs | | by Vince Musewe - Economist

Bond Notes Controversy and the Chinamasa Reforms

In the Mid-term fiscal policy review of 2016, the Finance Minister Patrick Chinamasa proposed to cut 25 000 jobs by December 2017 and said it would save $155 million annually; freeze Civil Servants bonus for the next two years to save $180…

Published: 01 Oct 2016 at 13:57hrs | | by Blessing Machiva

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 the old system and only lukewarm defender…

Published: 18 Aug 2016 at 10:42hrs | | by Vince Musewe

Zimbabwean economist brings glory to UCT

Zimbabwean economist Dr Farayi GwenhamoâˆšÂ¢â€šÃ‡Â¨â‰ˆÂ° who is currently working at the International Monetary Fund in the United StatesâˆšÂ¢â€šÃ‡Â¨â‰ˆÂ° has landed a gold-plated medalâˆšÂ¢â€šÃ‡Â¨â‰ˆÂ° bringing the fourth such honour to t…

Published: 03 May 2013 at 13:01hrs | 4 | by Carolyn McGibbon

After Gaddafi's fall, Which country is next

As Gaddafi uses the threat of total chaos in Libya if he is overthrown, Citywire reports on ten autocratic countries chosen by the Economist Intelligence Unit that could well be next on the list to follow suit should he fall.Each country o…

Published: 24 Feb 2011 at 14:35hrs | 1 | by Jeff Taylor

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Harare chicken farmer loses 250 birds and US$1,500 to scam

Ledwaba misapplied Rule 62(7): Was CR17 unlawfully sealed?

Varakashi4ED condemns 'calculated arson for donor sympathy'

South Africa pushing to deport more undocumented migrants

MP Mangondo raises alarm over rural road conditions as rainy season begins

Ibbo Mandaza's Sapes Trust premises firebombed

Dangote's visit to Zimbabwe gets Mnangagwa greenlight

Zera, ZETDC iron out proposed private sector power retail deal

Landmark ruling clears way for fraud lawsuit

Bulawayo steps up crackdown on illegal vendors

Cop arrested for selling 30 police uniforms

Victoria Falls, Chirundu borders to operate 24 hours

400 000 houses to get private sector electricity connection

Bulawayo water shortages a critical problem

Nyambirai stirs succession troubled waters

Zanu PF appoints new Director General

Dangote to invest US$1 billion in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe speeds up mercury phase-out

Girls warned against visiting 'prophets' alone

Domestic worker fined for assaulting employer's toddler

Baby dies after slipping from mother's back as parents fight

Govt approves 5,000 health posts to boost sector capacity

Police arrest suspect in fatal shooting of officer

Minister's aide arrested over gun at Zanu PF Conference

Mnangagwa critic arrested in US$10,000 trap

Chivayo gifts comedian US$150,000 for 'making Mnangagwa laugh'

Dembare edge Bosso on penalties

Man rapes woman at axe point

Security guards convicted for stealing company truck

US flags Zimbabwe's rigid labour laws