Govt tones down indigenisation rhetoric after Mbeki visit

PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe’s government has toned down its indigenisation rhetoric after advice from former South African President Thabo Mbeki, who privately visited the country a fortnight ago, sources have said.

PAIDAMOYO MUZULU

Since meeting Mbeki, Mugabe has made two public statements at the Independence Day celebrations in Harare and in Bulawayo at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair last week where he called on investors to come to Zimbabwe, saying the indigenisation law was not rigid.

“Mbeki came to discuss with Mugabe the country’s investment perception especially by foreign players, who are sceptical on whether their investments will be secure especially with frequent indigenisation rhetoric from his ministers,” the source said.

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