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Zimbabwe: expectations, anticipation and reality
AFTER being in the diaspora for seven years and following Zimbabwe’s progress, or lack of, through media reports, it has been a great challenge to reconcile my expectations with reality. Being away for so long results in a natural loss … Read more
Zim dollar cannot wait for elections
THE debate about the proposed gold-backed Zimbabwe dollar has turned out to be a very interesting battle of ideas. My old university motto taught us its always wise to “think in other terms”. After a decade of economic decline, Zimbabwe … Read more
Thumbs up to gold-backed Zim dollar
RESERVE Bank Governor Gideon Gono’s proposal this week for the introduction of a gold-backed Zimbabwe dollar is an idea whose time has come. If implemented properly, the gold-backed local currency will resolve the liquidity crisis currently ravaging the sanctions-hit economy. … Read more
Tsvangirai call on exiles ill-timed, ill-thought out
This an open letter to the Prime Minister of Zimbabwe Morgan Tsvangirai. Dear Prime Minister, Firstly, I would like to congratulate you on your highly successful tour during which you met important World Leaders. It was a proud … Read more
Sovereign Wealth Funds to dominate
SOVEREIGN wealth funds are set to dominate Global financial markets in the wake of the credit crunch induced by the sub-prime mortgage crisis. A Sovereign Wealth Fund is a state-owned investment fund composed of financial assets such … Read more
