Zimbabwe Finance Minister Ncube on ZiG Currency, Economy, Drought (Full Interview)

Zimbabwe‘s Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube discusses the African country's economic outlook in light of a severe drought, saying the economy is expected to grow 2% with a budget deficit of 1.4% of GDP. Ncube also talks about the local currency ZiG and its recent gains against the US dollar, saying "one day" the Zimbabwe Gold could become the nation's sole currency. He speaks to Bloomberg's Jennifer Zabasajja in Johannesburg.
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[fabianmanuel]

Wishing all Zimbabweans all of the very best. There are many South Africans like me who want to see Zimbabwe and Zimbabweans WINNING. It would be so great for Zimbabweans, SADC and our ultra beautiful (and wealthy!!!) continent! Much love to Zim!!! 🇿🇦🇿🇼🌍🌍🇿🇼🇿🇦

[kingcly]

Definitely got a PhD in lying, obviously he can't expose his incompetence.Zimbabwe is a total mess because of this government's inconsistent policies especially the Finance ministry, what a shame.

[madanhamuchineuta]

If we have enough to export why are we getting aid from Europe?

[nyonimpumelelo]

"The economy is doing so well, the problem is that citizens are not feeling it"

[mutape]

What an oxymoron, we are living within our means and yet we are asking and living off aid 😞

[Ado_nice]

listening to this guy, you would think Zim is flourishing

[farataka]

Unfortunately the common man's economics is based on what is in his pocket, the numbers are not relatable

[itanisewadawada]

How quickly did we go from "Zimbabwe is managing our domestic resources, we are living within our means", to talking about International Aid?

[tafarapaul]

A moment ago you hear we import wheat and the next we are self sufficient😊

[gideongavera]

How can you have a surplus when you have all these deficits

[tafadzwamakeba]

Whilst the ordinary Zimbabwean is suffering. God will Judge you harshly

[TWM_DIARIES]

Geez, the lies our government tells. 🤦🏾‍♂️

[jax]

What is he talking about? Which Zimbabwe?

[Tino-kcbd]

This guy lies whenever he gets a chance

[mafitnk]

Effectively confirmed diaspora goodwill as the lead revenue portal. It may be shallow economics to suggest the diaspora is what backs the cashflow and sustains local currency survival. Therefore, it may be as proofed by the seemingly improved passport processing; vital to motivate for HR exports.

[Decentralized_Maze]

9:16 Yes it will. 😊 The Finance Minister I strongly believe is correct. Good job, keep going and here's a remarkable turnaround to Zimbabwe's future!

- from someone in the US that's waited decades for their turnaround

[DzagoChatsama]

This guy can lie and he is not even scared of doing this

[mac]

Even himself could not give a future date when the zig will be the only currency in Zimbabwe. HE KNEW IT was the biggest lie for this to happen 😂

[Bourne-fubz]

Mugabe was better because at least he formed a GNU to makes things work. Mnangagwa is the biggest thief, that's why there is so many bank robberies which are never solved.

[mumadzore]

The ZIG was fully backed before but had to be devalued so what’s going to stop another devaluation. Stop lying to people