Mpofu among southern Africa’s top people

MINES minister Obert Mpofu is among people who made an impact in their countries in 2012, according to the latest edition of Africa Report.

The December 2012 to January 2013 issue carried out country profiles for Africa and came up with a list of “people to watch in 2013” considering the impact they made in their countries in 2012.

In Southern Africa and Zimbabwe in particular, Mpofu — who is described as a “diamond-studded banker” by the magazine — is said to have earned reputation of a strong mediator and crafty politician.

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