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Click to edit Master subtitle style. Developing TBN activities in Zimbabwe John Richards. Some Background. 1980 Zimbabwe had the 2 nd most sophisticated economy in sub-Saharan Africa and exported food. 1990s Corruption set in amongst the ruling party members.
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Click to edit Master subtitle style Developing TBN activities in Zimbabwe John Richards
Some Background 1980 Zimbabwe had the 2nd most sophisticated economy in sub-Saharan Africa and exported food. 1990s Corruption set in amongst the ruling party members. 2000 Mugabe loses a referendum that would allow him to be President for Life. 2000 Rapid economic decline and impoverishment set in.
Aim of the Expo Trip • To identify 2-3 businesses to invest in: • Which may be undercapitalised or short on key skills • Which are otherwise viable • Have the potential to create employment and pay a social dividend
Businesses Identified • New small scale maize mill • Domestic cleaning agent production • Metal fabrication businesses • ToughStuff market! • Dried instant relish production • Sugar cane farming restart
Key Leaders We Met With • Roy Bennett – Deputy Minister of Agriculture Designate • Leonard Tsumba – Chairman of C.A.B.S. and former Reserve Bank Governor • Eddie Cross – Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office • Dave Coltart – Minister of Education, Sport & Culture • John Bell – Senior Pastor of a large metropolitan church
Where to next? • Progress the 5-6 opportunities uncovered as and when possible. • Manage our investments! • Work with leaders in Zimbabwe to identify additional opportunities. • Share what we learn with others. • Enthuse TBN Members so the next EXPO has >2 participants!