By Farai D Hove| Below was the response by Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube after being asked by Matabeleland North Senator Phylis Ndlovu.

Ndlovu asked him to explain the meaning of “RTGS Dollars” to rural people.

Ncube said, “Real-Time Settlement System (RTGS) is actually our dollar. You just tell the people that RTGS is our dollar, just that.

“They can pay through Ecocash and swipe, while others may use the bond notes. The bond notes and RTGS are equal.

“This is our position as government. There is no need for us to explain that in indigenous languages. It is just our dollar.”