By A Correspondent

Former Tourism Minister, Walter Mzembi, has criticized President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s handling of Zimbabwe’s currency, ZiG.

Mzembi suggests that ZiG should adopt a free market approach, similar to Zambia’s Kwacha, which coexists with the US dollar without disruptions.

Mzembi’s statement highlights the inconsistencies in Mnangagwa’s economic policies. “If you settle on a currency, use it yourself,” he emphasizes, implying that the government should lead by example.

This criticism comes amid concerns over Zimbabwe’s economic struggles and human rights issues under Mnangagwa’s leadership.

Amnesty International has reported on the government’s failure to break with the past, instead perpetuating a cycle of violence, oppression, and impunity [1).

Mzembi’s call to action is clear: “Fix the fundamentals.” He tags Mnangagwa, Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube, and Reserve Bank Governor Gideon Guvamatanga, urging them to address the underlying economic issues.