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Deputy Minister of Health offside

Zimbabwe's Deputy Minister of Health Sleiman Timios Kwidini, a former nurse, told Parliament recently that Zimbabwean people utilising public hospitals are extremely satisfied with the treatment they receive. This is unquestionably an assa…

Published: 12 May 2025 at 18:28hrs | | by Leonard Koni

Festive Crackdown or Festive Crisis? How Mthuli Ncube's Policies Punish the Poor

The Zimbabwean government, under the stewardship of Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube, has launched a door-to-door crackdown to confiscate smuggled goods. This initiative, introduced during the festive season, is being touted as a measure to p…

Published: 20 Dec 2024 at 10:09hrs | | by Kindred Sibanda

Mthuli Ncube's budget is anti-people, anti-business and anti-Zimbabwe

Citizens Coalition for Change Statement on 2025 budget statement The recent national budget proposal exposes the Zanu-PF government's obnoxious penchant to compulsorily expropriate people's money to the last cent to fund the honchos lavish…

Published: 30 Nov 2024 at 13:28hrs | | by Willias Madzimure

2025 Budget: A shallow, hollow, narcissistic and dishonest anti-people ritual

THE 2024 budget statement was presented in backdrop of a tough and challenging year for the working people of Zimbabwe. A year in which the citizen had been abused by extreme levels of inflation, emasculation by a rigged exchange rate, ext…

Published: 29 Nov 2024 at 18:47hrs | 1 | by Tendai Biti

Mthuli Ncube divorced from reality

On November 30, 2023, in the bustling halls of the new Parliament building in Mt Hampden, Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion minister Mthuli Ncube , a proud holder of a diplomatic passport courtesy of the taxpayer, walk…

Published: 20 Dec 2023 at 06:12hrs | | by Harriet Chikandiwa

Mthuli Ncube's budget dilemma

DON'T tell me what you value, show me your budget and I'll tell you what you value:" Joe Biden.Ordinarily, Finance minister Mthuli Ncube should have presented the ZWL$47,8 trillion 2024 national budget on Thursday this week.This budget is …

Published: 25 Nov 2023 at 07:59hrs | | by Paidamoyo Muzulu

Who sent Mthuli Ncube to Zimbabwe?

Mthuli Ncube was the founder of the Barbican Bank, an elite institution that faced serious liquidity challenges, was involved in rampant fraudulent foreign exchange activities among other vices. After the 2017 coup, Mthuli became our Finan…

Published: 28 May 2023 at 14:58hrs | | by Sam Wezhira

WATCH: Govt rolls out free education

GOVERNMENT has started rolling out a pilot project on State-funded education in 16 rural districts across the country as part of efforts to ensure that every le

Published: 21 Mar 2023 at 08:11hrs | | by Staff Reporter

'Free education would take time to Implement,' says Mthuli

Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Profesor Mthuli Ncube has stated that free education will take time to implement, implying that the government wil

Published: 19 Dec 2022 at 12:23hrs | | by Mzingaye Nxumalo

Smallholder farmers to benefit from US$15 million loan

SMALLHOLDER farmers will soon benefit from a US$15 million loan obtained by the Government from the OPEC Fund for International Development.Finance and Economic

Published: 12 Dec 2022 at 01:02hrs | | by Staff Reporter

Zimbabwe government urged to abandon auction system

In a video making rounds on social media, the Zimbabwe government has been urged to abandon its auction system if it entertains hopes of fully reviving the economy. In the video, an investor speaking in Glasgow, Scotland is heard saying, "…

Published: 08 Nov 2021 at 10:04hrs | | by Nicholas Ncube

Mnangagwa must court Chamisa to end crisis

THE situation in which Zimbabwe finds itself is very bad to say the least, as this reminds the citizens of the 2008 hyper-inflationary era.Already signs of hyperinflation and disorder are clearly visible. It now demands a cool head and hum…

Published: 26 Oct 2021 at 05:41hrs | | by Mai Ruru

Zimbabwe moving in cycles

ZIMBABWE is reeling under the effects of bad leadership and awful ruling Zanu-PF party governance.With what is happening under President Emmerson Mnangagwa's rule, it would not be surprising if Zimbabwe becomes the country with Africa's wo…

Published: 25 Oct 2021 at 05:26hrs | | by Mai Ruru

Brace for the worst under Mnangagwa

THE crushing of dissenting voices by the Zanu-PF government is just, but a tip of the iceberg compared to what is to come under the new dispensation, especially as the 2023 elections draw nearer.While most of us ululated and heaved a sigh …

Published: 25 Oct 2021 at 05:26hrs | | by Chief Chiduku

Zimbabwe reaps rewards from 2nd Republic initiatives

The country has already started reaping rewards from the progressive initiatives by the Second Republic to move the country forward. Last year, Government moved closer to achieving its optimal agricultural yield since the land reform progr…

Published: 24 Jun 2021 at 11:50hrs | | by Derick Tsimba

Reforming to rebuild Zimbabwe: A time for growth - Mthuli Ncube

With the recent announcements of vaccines to the Covid-19 pandemic, the world is staring through their dark tunnel to get a glimpse of the light.While the pain continues, and many still suffer, the ray of hope is on the horizon for citizen…

Published: 13 Dec 2020 at 05:55hrs | 3 | by Prof Mthuli Ncube

Dear Mthuli Ncube: Just having a weak currency alone may not boost exports

Mthuli Ncube, Zimbabwe's Finance minister, wrote an interesting article in the Financial Times, defending the re-introduction of a local currency. His argument was primarily premised on the theory that a weaker local currency will boost ex…

Published: 06 Sep 2019 at 06:08hrs | | by Perry Munzwembiri

Does Brother Mthuli Ncube live in Zimbabwe?

Hope is the expectation, against all rational considerations, that desires will be fulfilled miraculously.When the "new dispensation" was introduced in Zimbabwe, we hoped against past experience that its chief architect, Brother Professor …

Published: 18 Aug 2019 at 08:51hrs | | by Kennet Mufuka

Blaming Mthuli Ncube for the crumbling Zimbabwe economy is totally wrong

At times we just jump to conclusions without giving a thought about an issue. Mthuli Ncube is not the government.He is also not a member of ZANU PF. He was appointed to that position just because of his expertise (just like Dr Nkosana Moyo…

Published: 14 Aug 2019 at 13:49hrs | | by Njabulo

The futility of Mthuliconomics

We used to have that chap called Gideon Gono at the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe. He was always full of energy, busy doing things that never solved any problem. The cynics called that egonomics.Gono was the de facto prime minister of Zimbabwe.…

Published: 11 Aug 2019 at 10:26hrs | | by Tawanda Majoni

Sustaining the Zimdollar

I AM naturally enchanted by the logic, sequence and clarity of a thought process. But l have grown to learn that, quite often, economic plans are elaborately ornamented.The number of economies with utterly fabulous economic blueprints that…

Published: 09 Aug 2019 at 14:02hrs | | by Persistence Gwanyanya

Mthuli Ncube: King of the Last Minute

On February 22, 2019, President Emmerson Mnangagwa issued the Presidential Powers (Temporary Measures) (Amendment of Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Act and Issue of Real Time Gross Settlement Electronic Dollars [RTGS Dollars]) Regulations, 2019,…

Published: 02 Aug 2019 at 07:07hrs | | by Mike Murenzvi

LIVE: Mthuli Ncube's Mid-term fiscal review

FINANCE minister Mthuli Ncube is now presenting his mid-term fiscal review statement and supplementary budget.Zimbabwe is facing a downturn in economic fortunes

Published: 01 Aug 2019 at 13:31hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mthuli Ncube not different from the greedy MPs

If the unverified media reports on Finance Minister, Ncube's perks are true then why should we be surprised he is defending the MPs demands for vehicles. Scarce foreign currency will be made available to appease the greedy MPs yet demandin…

Published: 22 Jul 2019 at 18:55hrs | | by AT Kadada

Robbing the poor Zimbabweans to pay the rich

Dear Minister of FinanceProf I'm one of your ardent supporters and admires the way you have managed to handle the government finances so far. My only reservation is why are you overtaxing us the poor and giving reprieve to large corporatio…

Published: 20 Jul 2019 at 18:30hrs | | by Munya Shumba

Mthuli Ncube, spare us those hikes

While ordinary Zimbabweans are bearing the brunt of the high cost of living following the recent fuel price hikes, the situation could get tougher if indications by Finance minister Mthuli Ncube are anything to go by.This comes after the F…

Published: 12 Jul 2019 at 07:11hrs | | by Editorial - Newsday

LIVE: Mthuli Ncube speaks to Trevor Ncube

Alpha Media Holdings chairman Trevor Ncube speaks to the Minister of Finance Mthuli Ncube about issues relating to the economy.The event titled : Conversation w

Published: 10 Jul 2019 at 06:50hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu

Giving Mthuli Ncube's mono-currency a fighting chance

It is July 1, 1916, World War 1, the Battle of the Somme. The British Army had been planning for weeks and months for a massive assault on German positions dug in around Somme, to relieve pressure on their beleaguered French allies involve…

Published: 04 Jul 2019 at 17:46hrs | | by Joseph Mverecha

Who is going to trust Zimbabwe with aid and credit lines?

If we are going to be so irresponsible, so reckless, so unaccountable, so extravagant and so unprincipled in handling our meagre resources, who is going to trust us with aid and credit lines? If you want to learn about financial mismanagem…

Published: 03 Jul 2019 at 09:21hrs | | by Clemen Moyo

Govt institutions doing havoc to our finances and resources

If we are going to be so irresponsible, so reckless, so unaccountable, so extravagent and so unprincipled in handling our meagre resources, who is going to trust us with aid and credit lines? If you want to learn about financial mismanagem…

Published: 03 Jul 2019 at 06:42hrs | | by Clemen Moyo

Mthuli's mortal fight with the Hydra

If you ask the Bishop what will distinguish E D's Presidency, he will tell you that it is his fierce decisiveness, keen pragmatism and a commendable ability to swiftly change and adjust as the situation dictates.Phew!What a week it was!The…

Published: 30 Jun 2019 at 08:01hrs | | by Bishop Lazi

Has the President Begun?

On 29 April 2019 I wrote an article titled 'The Gukurahundi Solution', which was published by the on line media, bulawayo24 on 30 April 2019. In that article I had highlighted the pain us victims of the Gukurahundi are still experiencing, …

Published: 28 Jun 2019 at 17:36hrs | | by Clemen Moyo

Socio-economic Implications of banning the US Dollar

On 24 June 2019, the government abolished the 10-year-old multi-currency regime in the country making the Zimbabwe dollar the sole legal tender. The Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (ZIMCODD) bemoans the apparent policy inconsist…

Published: 26 Jun 2019 at 14:18hrs | | by ZIMCODD

Scrapping of multi-currency regime: The implications

ON Monday, the government announced major changes in the monetary policy of Zimbabwe, highlighted by the ending of a 10-year multi-currency system.Further measures announced include the intended sterilisation of $1,2 billion in RTGS funds.…

Published: 26 Jun 2019 at 06:32hrs | | by Respect Gwenzi

Mthuli Ncube's speech to AfDB boards of governors - Fulltext

Speech by the minister of finance and economic development, Hon. Prof. Mthuli Ncube during the 2019 annual meetings of the boards of governors of the African Development Bank Group: Malabo, Republic of Equatorial Guinea1.   &nbsp…

Published: 16 Jun 2019 at 19:03hrs | | by Mthuli NCube

Austerity should not be just for the poor

Elsewhere on these pages, we carry a story about the impending shortage of bread and the expected price increases, barring immediate government intervention to address the wheat supply crisis facing the country.The story paints a grim pict…

Published: 16 Jun 2019 at 08:43hrs | | by Editorial - The Standard

Biti says, 'Mthuli is a loud mouth that doesn't have a connection with its brain'

Wednesday 5 June 2019 saw Honourable Tendai Biti, Zimbabwe's former and without doubt most successful Finance Minister this Century, visit Chatham House in Westminster, London.Honourable Tendai Biti was attending his book launch alongside …

Published: 07 Jun 2019 at 07:46hrs | | by Thabo Makuyana

An economy of values and aspirations - Prof Mthuli Ncube

President Emmerson Mnangagwa commissions new Zupco buses that Government acquired in an effort to ease transport woes in this file photo. The recently introduced ZUPCO subsidies are helping many Zimbabweans on a daily basis as a direct res…

Published: 05 Jun 2019 at 11:36hrs | | by Prof Mthuli Ncube, Special Correspondent

Zimbabwe economic update with Economist Eddie Cross

We are now 9 months into the Transitional Stabilisation Program and a great deal has been achieved. Let's summarize:* We have eliminated the Fiscal deficit that was the main driver in the past 5 years under Mr. Mugabe, of inflation and ris…

Published: 04 Jun 2019 at 15:56hrs | | by Eddie Cross

Mthuli Ncube opens up

Zimbabwe is on a journey of reform. Nobody ever said it wouldnâ€™t be a bumpy ride; but the most important thing is that the journey has begun, and we are heading in the right direction.The Transitional Stabilisation Programme, the first s…

Published: 03 Jun 2019 at 09:11hrs | | by Mthuli Ncube

Dumiso Dabengwa a dissident that never was

Zimbabwe has lost her gallant son. The mountain has collapsed. ZANU PF did not only arrest and torture Dumiso Dabengwa but they also frustrated him to death. I am not shocked with the crocodile tears of President ED Mnangagwa over the deat…

Published: 24 May 2019 at 12:42hrs | | by Don Chigumba

Mthuli Ncube is not a Professor for nothing

"Be careful what you wish for," is an English expression used to tell people to think before they say they want something and to suggest that they may not actually want it. There may be unforeseen and unpleasant consequences.Well, I was re…

Published: 24 May 2019 at 05:48hrs | | by Conway Tutani

Making things simple

Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube has a droll sense of humour. He says he decided to name Zimbabwe's latest local currency the RTGS dollar so as not to confuse the public! Of course, even those in remote rural areas know that RTGS stands …

Published: 19 May 2019 at 20:20hrs | | by ZimVigil

Local currency comeback most welcome

The madness seems relentless across all platforms.One school of thought is that  sooner than later, the RTGS rate to the US dollar will reach its full elasticity, beyond which it will not advance.The reasoning being that when it reach…

Published: 05 May 2019 at 08:42hrs | | by Garikai Mazara

Simon Khaya Moyo not qualified to comment on President Chamisa's speech

The difference between the MDC and Zanu PF is that we represent the people of Zimbabwe. We care about the challenges that the people of Zimbabwe are facing.The

Published: 03 May 2019 at 09:33hrs | | by Jacob Mafume

Mthuli Ncube allocates $100m from 2% Electronic Transfer Tax towards Cyclone Idai relief and rehabilitation efforts

Social Impact of 2% Tax in action:$100 million collected from the 2% tax allocated to cover the emergency requirements for mitigating the impact of #CycloneIdai natural disaster, rehabilitation of hundreds of lives and restoration of infra…

Published: 06 Apr 2019 at 22:10hrs | | by Mthuli Ncube

Mthuli Ncube should learn from Masiyiwa

Finance minister Mthuli Ncube's United States jaunt last week was always expected to yield what it yielded - an empty basket. It's no rocket science.In an article published in this column last year titled Why Ncube will not get us debt rel…

Published: 15 Mar 2019 at 17:08hrs | 4452 | by Brett Chulu

Infrastructure paving the road towards 2030

ZIMBABWE is at the beginning of an exciting journey towards prosperity. It won't necessarily be a smooth journey, and beginnings are never easy. But with real reform and a commitment to restructuring our economy we will rebuild our economy…

Published: 08 Mar 2019 at 06:52hrs | | by Mthuli Ncube

Mthuli Ncube guilty as charged

Community Water Alliance is greatly disturbed by Hon Minister of Finance Mthuli Ncube's disregard of his constitutional duties when it comes to loan agreements and guarantees.We read with sadness that City of Harare is partnering China Sin…

Published: 05 Mar 2019 at 13:40hrs | | by Community Water Alliance

Mnangagwa, Mthuli Ncube lost opportunity at CEO's meeting

The  reported anger by captains of industry when President Emmerson Mnangagwa and finance minister Mthuli Ncube snubbed the recent CEO Africa Roundtable meeting in Victoria Falls is understandable as this was their only opportunity to…

Published: 03 Mar 2019 at 01:02hrs | | by Maxwell Sibanda

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