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Zim dollar cannot wait for elections

By Gilbert MupondaEconomics, Money, Politics
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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

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Thumbs up to gold-backed Zim dollar

By Gilbert MupondaBudget, Money
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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

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