Chris Mutsvangwa defended wealthy Zanu PF businessmen during a press conference this afternoon. Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga had attacked these figures at last week's politburo meeting. The party spokesperson rejected accusations of corruption against millionaire supporters like Kudakwashe Tagwirei and Wicknell Chivayo. Chiwenga demanded arrests for what he called economic destruction by these tenderpreneurs. Mutsvangwa argued that critics want Zimbabwe to maintain colonial economic structures.
The spokesperson praised young entrepreneurs like Pedzisayi Sakupwanya for helping gold miners receive fair prices. He credited President Mnangagwa with stopping gold smuggling and boosting annual production to 51 tonnes. Mutsvangwa claimed that modern capital markets allow funding from cities like Sao Paulo and Mumbai. He suggested that the United States might repeal ZIDERA sanctions after recognizing Zimbabwe's economic independence. The defense directly contradicted Chiwenga's corruption allegations against party-aligned business figures.
The spokesperson praised young entrepreneurs like Pedzisayi Sakupwanya for helping gold miners receive fair prices. He credited President Mnangagwa with stopping gold smuggling and boosting annual production to 51 tonnes. Mutsvangwa claimed that modern capital markets allow funding from cities like Sao Paulo and Mumbai. He suggested that the United States might repeal ZIDERA sanctions after recognizing Zimbabwe's economic independence. The defense directly contradicted Chiwenga's corruption allegations against party-aligned business figures.
