Business Correspondent
In a powerful stance against the wave of social media mudslinging aimed at key government officials, the Founder and President of Destiny of Afrika Network (Danet), Rev. Dr. Obedia Musindo—alongside a collective of pastors, apostles, and evangelists across various denominations—has issued a sharp rebuke to critics attempting to derail Zimbabwe’s ongoing economic progress.
Speaking on the practical, observable developments taking place across the country, Rev. Dr. Musindo urged online commentators and self-serving critics to “get their hands off” the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development, specifically pointing to Permanent Secretary George Guvamatanga and Minister Prof. Mthuli Ncube. According to the clergy leader, the trivial financial accusations circulating online are nothing more than calculated attempts by political detractors to undermine national vision and economic stability.
Visible Evidence of a Growing Economy
Countering negative narratives online, Rev. Dr. Musindo emphasized that Zimbabwe’s trajectory speaks for itself through concrete economic milestones and international recognition.
- International Ratings & Recognition: “The World Bank recently moved Zimbabwe’s economy out of the fragile category, complementing positive ratings and feedback from International Financial Institutions (IFIs) like the IMF. Additionally, progress surrounding Zimbabwe’s admission into key international development banks and growing ties with BRICS reflect rising global confidence.”
- Currency & Banking Stability: “The Ministry of Finance, alongside Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor Dr. John Mushayavanhu, has driven practical financial relief. This includes the widespread acceptance and rising value of the ZiG, dual availability of USD and ZiG cash across ATMs, lowered banking transactional fees, and seamless national reliance on plastic money.”
- Commercial Growth & Resilience: “Nationwide surveys reveal expanding commercial amenities, shops fully stocked with diverse goods, consistent fuel availability, lowered business operational license fees, and increased vehicle duty rebate rates for civil servants.”
- Global Shock Resistance: “The national economy demonstrated structural resilience by navigating both the COVID-19 pandemic and recent Middle East geopolitical instabilities without suffering critical fuel stockouts or total systemic shocks.”
Service Driven by Passion, Not Personal Gain
A central theme of Rev. Dr. Musindo’s statement was dismantling the persistent online bias that automatically equates personal wealth with public corruption. He highlighted that key figures steering the nation’s financial institutions had already secured substantial personal wealth in the private sector long before taking public office.
| Public Figure | Private Sector Background & National Contribution |
|---|---|
| Prof. Mthuli Ncube (Minister of Finance) | Relinquished an esteemed, lucrative financial position in Switzerland to serve the nation and drive wholehearted socio-economic growth. |
| George Guvamatanga (Perm Sec of Finance) | Achieved personal financial independence prior to public office, exiting Barclays Bank with a significant lump sum. Historically leveraged international credit lines for the country long before entering the 2nd Republic’s administration. |
| Hon. Tino Machakire | Pledged and donated his ministerial salary back to the public, while refusing government-allocated vehicles, demonstrating a spirit of national service over personal benefit. |
| Scott Sakupwanya | Worked alongside former RBZ Governor Gideon Gono as an early pioneer in gold purchasing during the 2008 economic crisis, building business roots over decades. |
| Kudakwashe Tagwirei | Extended crucial financial credit lines to the government during periods of severe economic crisis while ensuring fuel availability nationwide. |
Channeling the Spirit of Nehemiah
Rev. Dr. Musindo urged standard-bearers like Permanent Secretary Guvamatanga and Minister Ncube to adopt the biblical mindset of Nehemiah, who steadfastly refused to come down from building the walls of Jerusalem to entertain petty distractions.
”Those who are serious about the development of the country can tell that the Ministry of Finance is working very hard… The detractors of this country raise all sorts of issues on social media because their hidden, evil, selfish political agendas cannot succeed in a normal, stable situation.”
— Rev. Dr. Obedia Musindo, President & Founder, Destiny of Afrika Network
The call to action remains clear: rather than tearing down patriotic leaders and entrepreneurs who possess the financial muscle and vision to move the nation forward, Zimbabweans must rally around continuous development. As the country aims to cultivate its next generation of multi-millionaires and billionaires, public focus must remain on long-term socio-economic growth—leaving petty social media noise firmly behind.
