Zimbabweans Express Shock as Finance Minister Wins ‘Best in Africa’ Title Amid Economic Struggles
Zimbabweans are surprised after Mthuli Ncube was named ‘Best African Finance Minister,’ given the country’s economic challenges.
Critics compare it to praising a ship captain steering into an iceberg. Unemployment is at 85%, and 80% of transactions use US dollars due to currency distrust.
Reputation Poll International awarded Ncube, but many, including activist Hopewell Chin’ono, call it an ‘insult’ to Zimbabweans.
Despite Ncube’s budget increasing taxes and passport fees, he claims the award recognizes economic transformation efforts.
Critics blame Zanu-PF mismanagement, while the country held controversial by-elections over the weekend. Source: BBC.
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