eBusiness Weekly
Tawanda Musarurwa
HARARE – President Emmerson Mnangagwa has assured the nation that his Government will make ensure economic policy consistency to ensure a healthy business operating environment.
“Above all we in Government must speak with one voice, to avoid cross messages which bring confusion and uncertainty. Inconsistent public pronouncements on economic policies create fear, anxiety and despondency amongst our people,” he said.
The President was addressing a gathering of bankers, businesspeople and captains of industry at a breakfast meeting at State House.
“I am aware, the financial services sector is highly sensitive and thrives on the highest levels of integrity, trust, honest and good corporate governance. These values must be upheld at all times, as they are the bedrock upon which we can be a corrupt-free nation.
“The fear to lose wealth and savings, as happened during the 2008 economic melt-down is current but unnecessary. I greatly appreciate and understand all your concerns and anxieties. Government is working day and night to stabilize the economy.”
President Mnangagwa said the Government was working hard to ensure economic stabilisation, and that the multicurrency system was here to stay.
He said RTGS (real time gross settlement) balances and bond notes were secure as monetary instruments.
“Whilst the country is going through difficult times mainly because of lack of foreign currency to meet the growing demand for exchange across all the sectors of the economy, I would like to assure you all that the current multicurrency system of exchange is here to stay.
“All your RTGS balances at banks and bond notes in circulation, are safe and secure. Safe and secure as legal instruments.
“There should be no pressure to exchange or to offload these balances as Government policy has not changed to warrant such anxiety,” he said.
