Zimbabwe’s finance minister wins best African Finance Minister of the Year & has been named among 100most reputable people at the Global Reputation Forum, Reputable Bank and Fintech Awards held in Westminster, England
Prof Ncube, who presented a paper and gave a keynote address at the forum, was presented with the award after the Reputation Poll International recognised the Second Republic for managing to grow the economy by over three percent even after the devastating Covid-19 era
In his address at the function, that was also attended by some members of the House of Lords of the United Kingdom, Prof Ncube said the Zimbabwean economy had steadily grown, while critical infrastructure had been improved under the Second Republic, even under economic sanctions.
Ncube who was appointed by President Emmerson Mnangagwa in 2018, told the state-controlled Herald newspaper that he was delighted to receive the honour and says the award is a recognition of his good economic management
Prof Ncube also urged Zimbabweans living in the UK to take advantage of the opportunities created by President Mnangagwa’s Government to invest back home