Economist Professor Gift Mugano has broken his silence on Zimbabwe’s economic affairs, criticizing the government’s proposed “structured currency” as a recycled idea from past failed attempts.
Despite his prior decision to refrain from commenting on Zimbabwean economic matters, Mugano voiced his concerns in an interview with NewZimbabwe.com, pinpointing several flaws in the government’s strategy.
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When asked about the potential efficacy of the structured currency in addressing the currency crisis, Mugano dismissed it, citing its inability to promote stability.
He referenced past endeavors such as gold coins, gold tokens, and the Afreximbank-backed bond note, all of which faltered in achieving desired outcomes.
Mugano underscored the necessity for heightened production, investments, and savings as remedies for Zimbabwe’s currency crisis.
He emphasized that a nation’s currency strength is directly linked to its production capacity, highlighting the significance of savings and investments in fostering economic advancement.
According to reports from The Newshawks online publication, the new currency may be introduced later this week by outgoing Reserve Bank governor John Mangudya.
