Farai Dziva|Emmerson Mnangagwa has been criticized for declaring that Zimbabweans should embrace the local currency- regardless of its strength.

Angry Zimbabweans expressed outrage on various social media platforms – accusing the Zanu PF leader of showing a carefree attitude towards suffering masses.

Mnangagwa made the remarks at the belated anti-corruption day commemorations.

“The Reserve Bank has been giving banks $30 million, up from $10-$14 million which they had been giving them after I spoke to the central bank governor.

We will take further measures if the situation does not improve,” said Mnangagwa.

“Mozambicans have their currency called Metical, Botswana has the Pula and South Africa has the Rand, in Malawi they have theirs and Zambia has the Kwacha. The citizens do not care whether their currency is strong or not, they take ownership of it,” he added.