Mthuli Ncube.
African economist
- Reports this week
- 4
- Active events
- 2
- Connections
- 27
What's happening
Active this week
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The IMF assessed the progress of Zimbabwe's economic program, with Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube briefing the IMF mission on debt restructuring.Well supported4 reports
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Mthuli Ncube takes Obert Mpofu's vacated Politburo chair as part of Zimbabwe's ongoing political restructuring.Some support2 reports
Earlier this month
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US imposes sanctions on a businessman in Zimbabwe while Mthuli Ncube retains his Finance Ministry role and Tendai Biti criticizes government appointments.Some support1 report
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Emmerson Mnangagwa reassigned Mthuli Ncube as Finance Minister of Zimbabwe, while Martin Rushwaya issued a statement regarding the changes.Some support2 reports
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The event summarizes 2020 political and economic events in Zimbabwe, including Biti's criticism of Mnangagwa's government and Ncube's dismissal of those criticisms.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Jonathan Moyo discussed the political realities of Kirsty Coventry's career and critiqued Mthuli Ncube's technocrat label.Some support1 report
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CBZ Holdings secured US$100 million for a road project.Some support1 report
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Mthuli Ncube was summoned to Parliament on June 8, 2022, to account for financial losses and currency reform issues.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Mthuli Ncube defended government policy concerning civil service salaries.Some support1 report
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Mthuli Ncube responded to opposition questions during a session of parliament.Some support1 report
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Zimbabwean official Mthuli Ncube announced that Zimbabwe is utilizing the New Development Bank (NDB) for financial operations based in Shanghai.Some support1 report
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Mthuli Ncube led talks on NDS2 and Vision 2030 agenda, engaging with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank for development finance.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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On October 1, 2018, Mthuli Ncube fired the entire board of ZIMRA in Zimbabwe.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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Political developments in Zimbabwe include a new law change and ministerial statements referencing past leadership.Some support2 reports
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A council initiative was launched utilizing Mthuli Ncube to introduce a title deed program and address informal settlements in Bulawayo.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Mthuli Ncube presented a supplementary budget for 2022 on August 26, 2022.Some support2 reports
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Tsvangirai's pre-election government plans were revealed, including his desire to appoint Mthuli Ncube to the Finance portfolio.Some support2 reports
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What's reaching Mthuli Ncube
Events traced to Mthuli Ncube, step by step, newest first- Political challenges may weaken Mthuli Ncube's economic authorityPolitical fallout may undermine Mthuli Ncube's ability to implement economic policiesPossible
- Mthuli Ncube must guide fiscal planning for Zimbabwe's institutional overhaulMthuli Ncube must guide fiscal planning for Zimbabwe's institutional overhaulLikely
- Drought risk forces Ncube to plan $500m reserve for ZimbabweDrought risk forces Mthuli Ncube to plan $500m reserve and lower growth forecastAlready happening
Around Mthuli Ncube this week
News at the entities that move Mthuli Ncube most-
Emmerson Mnangagwa StructuralEmmerson Mnangagwa attended the COP26 summit in Glasgow, while Jack Ross organized a staged rally to lift sanctions.Moves Mthuli Ncube
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Zimbabwe StructuralBlackRock reduced its voting interest in Caledonia Mining, while Kavango Resources held a meeting in London.Moves Mthuli Ncube
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government StructuralGovernment announced price adjustments in Parliament.Moves Mthuli Ncube
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cabinet OperationalThe Cabinet has determined the dearness allowance hike for pensioners.Moves Mthuli Ncube
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International Monetary Fund OperationalThe IMF forecasts the US deficit relative to China, while Georgieva manages the institution and Bessent snubbed the annual meeting.Moves Mthuli Ncube
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World Bank OperationalThe World Bank released a report detailing the status and potential of Morocco's blue economy.Moves Mthuli Ncube
Connections
The 22 strongest of 27, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Zimbabwe Structural
Mthuli Ncube serves as the Finance Minister, officially guiding and implementing Zimbabwe's national economic policy.
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Emmerson Mnangagwa Structural
Mthuli Ncube serves as Finance Minister within Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration, establishing a formal structural dependency.
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government Structural
Mthuli Ncube serves as the Finance Minister, holding a formal role within the government.
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parliament Structural
Mthuli Ncube performs ministerial duties, including presenting budgets and responding to questions, within the formal structure of Parliament.
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cabinet Operational
Mthuli Ncube functioned as a key presenter and representative of the cabinet, announcing policy and budgetary matters.
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Nkululeko Sibanda Transactional
Sibanda personally recommended Ncube for the Finance Ministry role, resulting in his appointment.
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Southern African Development Community Structural
Mthuli Ncube functions as a representative of the SADC finance ministers.
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World Bank Operational
Mthuli Ncube actively challenges and interacts with the World Bank regarding economic assessments and institutional processes.
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Tendai Biti Operational
Ncube and Biti engage in active professional conflict by challenging each other's economic data and claims.
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International Monetary Fund Operational
Mthuli Ncube briefs the International Monetary Fund mission regarding debt restructuring.
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Morgan Tsvangirai Transactional
Tsvangirai proposed Ncube for the Finance portfolio during a specific political assessment.
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Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Structural
Mthuli Ncube advises the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe on monetary policy matters including bond notes and currency controls.
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Douglas Mombeshora Shared context
Both officials shared a professional context by making promises regarding allowance reviews.
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Bulawayo Shared context
Mthuli Ncube was utilized by a local council in Bulawayo to launch a title deed program.
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Obert Mpofu Transactional
Mthuli Ncube took over the Politburo chair vacated by Obert Mpofu.
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Jonathan Moyo Operational
Jonathan Moyo critiques Mthuli Ncube's professional identity as a technocrat.
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University of Oxford Shared context
Ncube held an academic position at the University of Oxford during the relevant period.
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Harare Shared context
Mthuli Ncube operates in his official capacity within the geographical and administrative context of Harare.
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Eddie Cross Operational
Cross offered professional praise and critique regarding Ncube's conservative budget views.
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Edwin Mushoriwa Shared context
Both political figures operate within the same governmental context in Zimbabwe regarding policy handling.
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CBZ Holdings Mentioned together
No direct relationship between Mthuli Ncube and CBZ Holdings is evident in the provided timeline.
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Regional Development Fund Mentioned together
Evidence is insufficient to establish a direct relationship between Mthuli Ncube and the Regional Development Fund.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
3 events- Mthuli Ncube takes Obert Mpofu's vacated Politburo chair as part of Zimbabwe's ongoing political restructuring.
- US imposes sanctions on a businessman in Zimbabwe while Mthuli Ncube retains his Finance Ministry role and Tendai Biti criticizes government appointments.
- Emmerson Mnangagwa reassigned Mthuli Ncube as Finance Minister of Zimbabwe, while Martin Rushwaya issued a statement regarding the changes.
September 2026
2 events- The IMF assessed the progress of Zimbabwe's economic program, with Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube briefing the IMF mission on debt restructuring.
- The event summarizes 2020 political and economic events in Zimbabwe, including Biti's criticism of Mnangagwa's government and Ncube's dismissal of those criticisms.
August 2026
7 events- Jonathan Moyo discussed the political realities of Kirsty Coventry's career and critiqued Mthuli Ncube's technocrat label.
- CBZ Holdings secured US$100 million for a road project.
- Mthuli Ncube was summoned to Parliament on June 8, 2022, to account for financial losses and currency reform issues.
- Mthuli Ncube defended government policy concerning civil service salaries.
- Mthuli Ncube responded to opposition questions during a session of parliament.
- Zimbabwean official Mthuli Ncube announced that Zimbabwe is utilizing the New Development Bank (NDB) for financial operations based in Shanghai.
- On October 1, 2018, Mthuli Ncube fired the entire board of ZIMRA in Zimbabwe.
Show 2 earlier months
July 2026
1 eventJune 2026
4 events- Mthuli Ncube led talks on NDS2 and Vision 2030 agenda, engaging with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank for development finance.
- A council initiative was launched utilizing Mthuli Ncube to introduce a title deed program and address informal settlements in Bulawayo.
- Mthuli Ncube presented a supplementary budget for 2022 on August 26, 2022.
- Tsvangirai's pre-election government plans were revealed, including his desire to appoint Mthuli Ncube to the Finance portfolio.