Masiyiwa’s loyalty is to business

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa is “sincere in what he’s doing”, economic recovery will be tough and Western sanctions must be lifted, says Econet Wireless founder Strive Masiyiwa.

Masiyiwa was part of a panel of leading businessmen to attend and speak at an investment conference hosted by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa last Friday.

In an interview with CNBC Africa on the side lines of the conference, Masiyiwa said of Mnangagwa: “Concerning the change that has taken place, I believe it is real.

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