Politburo discusses economic issues

President Mugabe chats with zanu-pf secretary for Information and Publicity Cde Rugare Gumbo (centre) and national commissar Cde Webster Shamu before a Politburo meeting at the revolutionary party’s headquarters in Harare yesterday.—(Picture by Munyaradzi Chamalimba)

Herald Reporter
Zanu-PF’s Politburo met in Harare yesterday to discuss issues of economic importance, including indigenisation and land reforms. The Politburo met for almost five hours, adjourning at around 11pm. Yesterday’s marathon meeting sought to thrash out topical issues that have been gripping national attention such as debate around proposals on strengthening and clarifying the Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment Act. Ruling party secretary for information and publicity Cde Rugare Gumbo, told The Herald a fuller briefing on the discussions would be made today.

President Mugabe has in several public statements made known his desire to tighten the policy so that it better benefits Zimbabweans.
Minister Chinamasa said last week that the indigenisation policy, as pronounced by the President, would ensure greater economic participation by indigenous Zimbabweans and guarantee win-win scenarios with investors.