Zimbabwe: How Zimbabweans Make Easy Money Without Having to Work

23 October 2012
opinion

In real terms Zimbabweans are arguably the richest Southern Africans. Unlike South Africa, there are not many credit facilities in Zimbabwe. And the few facilities available are open only to people who are formally employed, particularly civil servants.

Unemployment in Zimbabwe is hovering above 90%. So those in the formally employed sector who can enjoy the limited credit facilities constitute only about 10% of the employable population. The civil servant body is about 235 000 strong and comprise the majority of that 10%. The highest paid civil servant takes home about US$600.

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