Gono to Launch Book on Zim Economy

From RadioVOP

HARARE, December 8, 2008 – Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor Gideon Gono, will on Monday launch a book chronicling his experiences as governor of the Reserve Bank of Zimbawe as the nation battles a debilitating the economic crisis.

Gono, who was last week given a new five year term at the helm of the RBZ, is scheduled to launch the book at the Rainbow Towers on December 8.

The book is entitled “Zimbabwe’s Casino Economy” and is being promoted by the Zimbabwe Publishing House (ZPH).

Invitations have been sent to media houses and journalists.

The opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) has protested against the re-appointment of

Gono as the RBZ governor, blaming him for the current economic meltdown, especially the excessive printing of money.

Gono presides over the world highest inflation ravaged economy, officially estimated at 231 million percent.