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This Friday, we host leading corporate executive, Douglas Hoto, First Mutual Holdings Limited CE to discuss savings and investment. We will also talk national statistics with him since he’s a leading actuary as well as the former Zimstats chair.
What should we ask him?
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Another week rolls to an end and come 3pm, we've got you covered. This week we talk about the $3.4b disbursed via auction, what would have happened if we didn't have an auction? We also talk about USD lending vs USD RTGS, are we creating local USD?
Be sure to tune in!
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Have you ever wondered what was the magical force behind the golden generation of entrepreneurs in the banking sector in Zimbabwe in the 80s and 90s?
Do you want to know why specifically the banking entrepreneurs outstood?
Then tomorrow 3pm🔥🔥🔥
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Leadership has to define the "true north" and within a specified time take everyone there and if they fail, then we have a problem.
Is this what Leadership is doing in corporate world or even political word?
What do you think?
👇
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As we remember our national heroes this week, let's also celebrate our Economic heroes. Those who sacrificed for the Economic betterment of this country. Which names of individuals or groups fit this category?
Don't miss our 3pm show as we share our thoughts.
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Friday Drinks S5/E3: Gold coins - the solution or another problem?
Show premiers at 3pm
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Enjoy
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This week we discuss the state of our Agriculture sector. The once "bread basket" of the continent is now constantly missing the target and having to rely on imports. Is the command agriculture working? Can it work?
Join us at 3pm sharp as we discuss this issue and more
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‘Sell GMB for a dollar and solve all our money supply problems…’
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This week we host Eddie Cross, former RBZ Monetary Policy Committee member, for a no holds barred discussion on the state of the economy.
Join us.
Sponsored by
@Visa
.
@baba_nyenyedzi
@GeorgeNhewe
@rufarogz
@dziya_mya
#visa2TheWorld
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The Monetary Policy Statement is Out! Have you already gone through it? The
@fridaydrinks_
team will have its Review tomorrow at 7.30pm and you get the chance ask them questions. Don't miss it!
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Brilliant show we had today all thanks to sponsors
@DairibordLtd
for the Pfuko / Udiwo Maheu.
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Another explosive show on the way for you.
No holds barred!
Last week we had a former member and this week we have the current member of the monetary policy committee.
Any burning issues?
@ZfnCapital
@fincentcapital
@rufarogz
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Investing in crypto & block chain technology. Art and Dance. Women's beauty: hair, skin & etc. Expect a whole spectrum of issues to be discussed. Also, a rare look at the life of one of Zim's most decorated and celebrated medical practitioners.
Season 3 Finale Will be 🔥🔥🔥
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1.Can govt hold spending for longer with line ministries now publicly complaining of being starved of budgeted allocations?
Friday Drinks show tomorrow 3pm
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A quarter of our forex earnings come from diaspora remittances. Is this good? Watch tomorrow’s show for a detailed discussion.
@fridaydrinks_
@GeorgeNhewe
@baba_nyenyedzi
@rufarogz
@ZfnCapital
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Its the first Friday of the year and we've alot to talk about.
📌Slow start of the rain season
📌The Finance Act No.7 and its
impact.
📌Inflation,are Zimstats figures representing the common man.
This week we are joined by Themba Ndebele, CEO of Truworths Ltd.
3pm Sharp!
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Another week has come to an end, and
@GeorgeNhewe
is back to restore some order.
@lebnahan
joins as we talk about the hope for the new generation of leadership in Zimbabwe.
Join us 3pm sharp
YouTube:
Facebook:
Dont miss!
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On the show this week we have
@gift_mugano
, an economics professor, to discuss the State of the Economy.
Don’t miss it!
@baba_nyenyedzi
@rufarogz
@GeorgeNhewe
@dziya_mya
@ZfnCapital
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We’re on! Live!!!
Look who is in the studio today. Doug Hoto, First Mutual Holdings Limited CEO.
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What’s the state of our industry?
Good, bad or indifferent?
This week the Friday Drinks team is joined on set by an old friend, Chris Mugaga, ZNCC CEO who will be discussing the state of the industry based on their recent survey.
Is the number of companies in Zim is growing?
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A combination of Japanese tea and some local beer got the best of the "talent".
Having witnessed US$ balances being converted to ZWL before, does it not make sense to ask if the US$1.7b in our FCA is real US$?
Full show at 3pm👇
YT:
Don't Miss 🔥🔥
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"Foreign investors don't come here because we have lovely weather, they're chasing returns."
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The government plans to list bonds issued to former farmers on international stock exchanges. Will this work? What's our credit rating? On a more serious note, what should be done to put an end to the land reform issue? Catch us 3pm sharp
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Join us today as we do a 2021 review and 2022 Outlook.
Was 2021 a good year?
Looking at:
The Agriculture Season
The "Auction"
Money supply growth
Balance of trade
The ZSE etc
What should happen, what we think will happen and what we fear going 2022.
3pm sharp. Don't Miss it!
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In addition to having Hon DK Mnangagwa, Deputy Finance Minister, this episode features, Simba Chinyemba CIO Mutapa Fund, ZSE CEO
@BgoniJustin
, Valerie Muyambo CFO CABS, Andy Hodges Anchor at ZTN & Simba Mangwendeza Fund Manager First Mutual Wealth.
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NGOs (social work) and government (admin) are the fast growing sectors in the Zim economy….good or bad?
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In this week's Friday Drinks episode we talk about:
The blocked funds list~
📌Why is the government assuming that debt?
📌Why the granny is Muzarabani being punished for someone who flew to Joburg?
📌Is it fair?
📌Did we not know that we will end up in this position?
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Season 3 Finale is here!
The cast and crew are leaving their usual site and are hosted by one of Zim's top medical practitioners - Dr Solomon Guramatunhu, at his home.
There will be time for song and dance with music star Diana Samkange
It's a loaded finale.
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Friday Drinks S5E4 - Does the Zim Dollar still have legs to stand on?
Show premiers at 3 pm
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Enjoy
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Season 4 Premier loading...
The team and its guest took some time to climb some hills as part of team building.
Somewhere in the East.
Show Premiers this Friday at 3pm👌
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By now you should know that
@GeorgeNhewe
is so passionate about education. He sees that as a means,not only to develop the nation, but also a way to grow our forex earnings if we can export excess talent. Now imagine how chaffed he was to host a real teacher!Join us @ 3pm tomorro
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Different settings but similar conversations. Today, Friday Drinks show swaps the bar for the dinner table. We’re discussing the contribution of the informal sector to the economy, Christmas and 2023 plans. Are New Year resolutions helpful? What’s your main goal in 2023?
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Watch out for this great conversation we had with Deputy Finance Minister Hon David K Mnangagwa at the Inaugural Capital Markets Conference hosted by Zimind and
@SECZIM
.
Coming soon! 😀
@ZfnCapital
@fincentcapital
@rufarogz
@dziya_mya
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Another week has come to an end and the "Talent" is back in the studio.
With this rare commodities boom,isn't it the perfect opportunity to dollarize thereby removing the 40% retention and then ramp up production?
Full Show Premiers today at 3pm
Don't miss it!
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Do you like the Friday Drinks T-shirts?
If yes, please contact accounts
@zfn
.co.zw and place your order. The next shipment arrives in 2-3 weeks.
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Friday Drinks S3/E9 - ‘Why more people prefer USD over ZWL’
In this week's episode we cover:
📌Is it reasonable to demand 2018 salaries, why 2018?
📌 Survey on preferred currency, is it a leading indicator towards dollarization?
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Thank you so much to our sponsor Pilsner for helping us bring our conversations to a broader audience. 🙏🏾🍻
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CZI
RBZ
Monocurrency
Raiding FCA
Bank run
Suspension of the Aunction
Liberalisation of the FX market
🧐🧐🧐
@baba_nyenyedzi
is back and how about you join us as we analyse what's happening.
3pm Sharp
YT:
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Don't miss
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This week Friday Drinks hosts
@BongaiZamchiya
to discuss the economy, entrepreneurship, corporate governance and the business of sports in Zim.
@ZfnCapital
@fincentcapital
@baba_nyenyedzi
@rufarogz
@dziya_mya
Live on YouTube.
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7 months ago we shot our first episode and the goal was to inspire conversations about things affecting every Zimbabwean.
As we close off the year, we are taking time to strategise and plan for 2022.
We wish you a happy and prosperous new year.
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Friday Drinks S4/E9: Zimbabwe & Kenya - A tale of 2 countries
We take time to compare and contrast the 2 countries.
We also discuss the "Speech" and access if the measures really restore confidence.
Premier 4pm
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How can trust issues between the government and private sector be addressed? What consequences has this had on economic progress?
Don’t miss this conversation with Hon DK Mnangagwa, Deputy Minister of Finance & Economic Development.
@SECZIM
@Zimindependent
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Rebecca spoke about a school which is limiting students to 12 subjects at O & 3 subjects at A levels arguing that in addition to e academics e learners have to acquire other skills which make them rounded professionals with more relevance to the world economy. Is this necessary?
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Mbire! It actually exists and there’s activity taking place with a 340km road to Kanyemba under construction.
@baba_nyenyedzi
might actually get his wishes of a SEZ in this beautiful but remote area. Our producer is in the area exploring what Mbire offers.Better than VicFalls?🤷🏽♂️
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Financial Adjustment Bill!
Condonation of government overspending!
Are you up to speed with these issues or you're waiting for Friday Drink?
Join the "Talent" tomorrow at 3pm as we look into these issues.
Follow us on Instagram: friday_drinks_on_zfn
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Today’s set features brands from our sponsors
@DairibordLtd
. Everyone is drinking Pfuko /Udiwo maheu (ginger flavour) on the show. Yes, including
@rufarogz
. It’s an instruction from the boss!!! 😂
Thank you DAIRIBORD!!
@dziya_mya
@baba_nyenyedzi
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I don’t believe in fairytales, says
@rufarogz
when asked if it was possible to have the ZWL as the sole currency.
"We don't have the disciple to manage a local currency. Dollarisation is the only way we can have that discipline imposed...
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This week we tackle the contentious issue of white farmers getting USD3.5billion compensation for infrastructure improvements on the land they lost during land reforms.
Should they be compensated at all?
Is USD3.5 billion justifiable?
Who should pay this amount to the farmers?
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@GeorgeNhewe
wears a bow tie,
@baba_nyenyedzi
is in salmon pants and
@rufarogz
is in pink. What on earth is going on? Tune in tomorrow to find out..
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Bank workers join civil servants in demanding US$ salaries. Not only that, they want the salaries to go back to 2018 levels of a minimum of $900. Are they being reasonable? What do you think?
Also find out what the crew think in this week's episode👇🏼👇🏼
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@baba_nyenyedzi
explains how we now have 7 currencies. One of them is ZiG.
What is this new currency curiously called ZiG?
Or ZigMarley on the streets 😝
@rufarogz
argues that it is another Zimdollar, supposedly backed by gold.
What do you guys think?
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Another episode of Friday Drinks
More arrests, more conferences
- Are we even arresting the right people?
- What are the money supply numbers telling us?
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Black Friday Commemorations (November 14, 1997).
What caused the currency collapse on Black Friday? Was it payment of $50,000 to each war vet or something different? Watch your favourite show on Friday 18 Nov 22 at 3pm..
@baba_nyenyedzi
@GeorgeNhewe
@rufarogz
@ZfnCapital
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Its another friday and
@GeorgeNhewe
&
@rufarogz
continue detoxing in the sober January vibes. For the first time on the show the trio shares the same drink, PROMEGA!
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Mbire or Vic Falls, which one would you pick as a location for the Special Economic Zone? And why? Which one do you think
@baba_nyenyedzi
or
@rufarogz
would go with?
@ZfnCapital
@fincentcapital
Watch out for tomorrow’s show..
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Hello. It’s Friday Drinks time again. George is not available. He is out there somewhere in the wild trying to make a bit of money. And to get some fresh air. The show welcomed a stranger. Who is this guy?
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We're on a new set now...thanks to
@baba_nyenyedzi
for hosting the team. Join the conversation on youtube Live, Facebook live and Twitter space.
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- With Roy
@RChimanikire
, Deputy CEO Econet Wireless Zimbabwe
@econetzimbabwe
at the Jobs Summit organized by
@EconometerZ
today discussing the changing face of education and how tech is playing a part.
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This week we dive into the $300m reserves anchoring ZiG. We discuss TBs, NNCDs, and the real value, plus the ripple effects of Nostro's TT troubles. And why fuel prices are in USD cash only?
Tune in now for all the insights!
@rufarogz
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The period 1990-2000 is fondly remembered as the golden era of black entrepreneurship in Zim.
@GloriaNdoro
unpacks for us what really happened during that time.
Watch the full episode for more:
@baba_nyenyedzi
@rufarogz
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Are you a fan of the Friday Drinks Show?
Do you want an opportunity to attend the Season 5 Premiere?
It’s going down this Sunday 19 June 2022
Call our Marketing
Ruth on +263 78 873 8975
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It is amazing how time flies and there is never a dull week in Zimbabwe. As season 4 comes to an end, what has been your best episode or moment? What have you realized by watching Friday drinks every week? What do you want to see in season 5?
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@MugagaTakunda
thinks that the debate about whether or not to make the ZWL the sole currency is misplaced as long as the right conditions to support the currency are not in place.
“There’s no pride in bringing back ZWL (in full force) without the right conditions.
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Today we sit down with a former IMF official to discuss his experience in the Zimbabwean economy.
3pm today. Don’t miss it!
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Its the viewers who make the show great. We thank you for your continued support on all our social media pages.
Our appreciation tweet today goes to Addmore Makunura
@DhumooMcnure
one the winners of the Wine books in Season 2.
Amhlope!
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It was just a matter of time before the ladies challenge The Good Doc's views on weaves and wigs.
@KeepUpWithMuzi
thinks he is one-sided🧐
In fact let me not spoil the fun, how about you join us tomorrow 3pm sharp.
Subscribe to our YouTube and like Facebook page!
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Post recording settings.
Brilliant show we had with Prof
@gift_mugano
. He spoke like a man who doesn’t have a constituency. Candid. Passionate. Forthright.
Be sure to watch it all on YouTube:
@baba_nyenyedzi
@rufarogz
@GeorgeNhewe
@ZfnCapital
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‘Without the framework the USD in the economy could end up losing value like the Zim dollar. Something needs to be done otherwise this episode of dollarisation will end badly.’More in this, watch the show:
@ZfnCapital
@baba_nyenyedzi
@GeorgeNhewe
@rufarogz
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Friday Drinks S3/E11: (Maize Import ban lift, Council's $41b Budget and Teachers situation)
📌After mixed reactions on twitter to last week's episode about why schools producing 0% are still operational, the team took time to analyse the issue further.
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Friday Drinks S5E7: The state of Zimbabwe's Pension Industry
3pm sharp
Links below👇👇
YouTube:
Facebook:
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“We have fallen short of the vision behind VFEX…but the companies are moving there from ZSE to give themselves a chance to raise money in stable currency.
@ZfnCapital
@rufarogz
@baba_nyenyedzi
@GeorgeNhewe
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In case you missed it!
What are the liquidity implications of a retention? In fact, why are we having retentions in the first place?
Themba goes on to explain that retentions signals the 'prefered currency'.
Be sure to watch the full show👇👇
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Friday Drinks is back!
@fridaydrinks_
The team has an interesting topic to discuss.
Picture this; Zim has 15mln people. The region has >300mln.
Why are our companies not focusing on regional expansion?
Have we ever produced regional champions?
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Ready for our first show at the 2024
@ZNCCNational
in Vic Falls.
All thanks to our hosts ZNCC and the drink of choice
@GoldPilsenerZW
@baba_nyenyedzi
@rufarogz
@dziya_mya
@MugagaTakunda
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Friday Drinks (S3/E8)
In this week's episode we cover:
✳ Global growth is being projected lower, inflation going up not only in Zimbabwe but globally as well, South Africa's growth forecasts weak. Is the sky falling?
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As we celebrate 42, its a good time to probably pause and introspect.
Is a reasonable man better off today than he was 42 years ago?
Have we seen an improvement in the general wealth of the citizens?
What have we managed to achieve?
👇👇
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Introducing the Friday Drinks Challenge!
What are you drinking?
Take a selfie with your drink and give a brief description of your drink.
Tag
@fridaydrinks_
and write
#FridayDrinksChallenge
Winner gets a chance to watch the live recording of the show!
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We’re ready, please come join us as we discuss the currency board and the structured currency with Jimmy the CZI chairman of the macroeconomic committee, sharing his personal views.
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Real estate has derived demand.
@KuraChihota
argues that the growing construction activity in urban areas which is focused on residential &shopping malls is not a bubble. There’s a demand for those properties.
What’s your opinion on this point? Bubble or real demand?
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Valued viewers,
Please note that your favourite show took a break this week to allow people to focus on the national elections.
We will be back next week.
In the meantime we have streamed for you one of our most popular episodes on the Energy Crisis.
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“Informal sector growth is a result & reminder of the declining formal economy.People resort to informal hustles to survive. It’s not a conscious choice which should be celebrated but a response to shrinking opportunities in e formal sector as the economy declines?Do you agree?
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Just like the way season 3 ended, 4 starts with a bang! A bit of a twist and turn, but rest assured the conversations are compelling and the debates are thrilling as always.
This Friday 3pm sharp on Youtube and Facebook.
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“Failure of Black entrepreneurship in Zimbabwe. Who is to blame?"
-with Gloria Ndoro Mkombachoto
@rufarogz
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“A man's shoes give insight to his taste and preferences…
Which one is
@baba_nyenyedzi
and which one is
@rufarogz
…and why? 😂
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On today's show, we were honoured to have Patricia Murambinda, General Manager of Corporate Affairs at Delta Corporation Limited, join us in the audience.
@PMurambinda
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Which one will win you more votes, subsidizing Zupco or stabilizing the currency situation?
Watch our latest episode as Jimmy explains the benefits of a currency board👇👇👇
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Nyazura!
You’ve got to love the scenery, fresh air and the tranquil environment.
Nyati, Philip Mataranyika was an exceptional host.
He fed us. He ‘watered’ us (😂 wise waters for the imbibers, sugary stuff for those with a sweet tooth and lots of shrub juice).
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Our bar looks a wee bit different today, what could be going on? 🤷🏾♂️
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Look at that! 😋
This yummy juice is the drink of the day on this week’s episode of Friday Drinks.
Natural Joy by our episode sponsors,
@DairibordLtd
.
We have an exciting guest on the show this week.
Don’t miss it!!!
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You guessed it right! We are definately discussing Kuvimba - Zisco deal in this week's episode. Is this the best use for taxpayers' money? What happened to the promises of foreign investors? More importantly will anything materialise or just another headline?
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“Instead of getting rid of GMB, rather split it….”
@GeorgeNhewe
on one side and
@baba_nyenyedzi
as well as
@rufarogz
on the other couldn’t quite agree on the need for a strategic grain reserve facility.
Do we need it and at what cost?
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Once upon a time, after recording in our first studio…
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