Gono SMS’s reveal Mugabe’s hidden hand »

From Moneybiz – By Moses Mudzwiti, 28th September 2009
A TALE of greed, deceit and political chicanery involving Zimbabwe’s most senior politicians and bankers, and a scorned businessman, is unfolding before the country’s supreme court.
What started out as a legal fight for the return of businesses confiscated by the state has become an intriguing exposé of [...]

Gono backtracks on SMM advice to Mugabe »

From ZimOnline – by Hendricks Chizhanje, 3rd September 2009

HARARE – Zimbabwe central bank governor Gideon Gono has withdrawn recommendations to President Robert Mugabe that the veteran leader reverses the seizure of private firm, SMM Holdings, by the government.
SMM Holdings, owned by Zimbabwean-born South African businessman Mutumwa Mawere, was taken over by the government in 2004 [...]

Chinamasa exposed over Mawere saga »

From The Zimbabwe Independent – By Dumisani Muleya, 23 July 2009
JUSTICE minister Patrick Chinamasa has been caught out on his statements over the SMM Holdings (Pvt) Ltd dispute in which he claims that “there have been no discussions, absolutely, at any level whatsoever” between dispossessed business tycoon Mutumwa Mawere and government over the return of [...]

Mutambara calls for return of bankers »

From The Zimbabwe Times – 18th June 2009
HARARE – Deputy Prime Minister Arthur Mutambara has called for the rehabilitation of exiled bankers and businessmen forced to flee the country some five years ago by President Robert Mugabe’s government. Mutambara, who is the Acting Prime Minister, said their participation was key to the country’s economic recovery [...]

Zimbabwe: Banana republic or casino economy? »

From NewZimbabwe.com – Mutumwa Mawere
THE advent of the New Year provides us with yet another opportunity to reflect on what has gone wrong in Zimbabwe.
Reserve Bank governor Gideon Gono, for self-serving purposes, has chosen to describe the economy that he inherited five years ago [...]