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Kudakwashe Tagwirei becomes Zimbabwe’s investment minister

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Businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei has taken office as Zimbabwe’s Minister of Economic Development and Investment Promotion after being sworn in by President Emmerson Mnangagwa. He pledges to attract capital to create jobs and support growth amid severe economic difficulties, Zimeye reports.

Businessman-turned-politician Kudakwashe Tagwirei was sworn in as Zimbabwe’s Minister of Economic Development and Investment Promotion by President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Monday morning in Harare, Zimeye reports. He said his mission would be to attract capital to the country.

The appointment comes as Zimbabweans continue to face economic hardship, according to Zimeye. Tagwirei took the oath of office at State House, the president’s official residence in Harare.

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