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Africa-Press<\/a> – Zimbabwe<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>Former member of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe\u2019s Monetary Policy Committee, Eddie Cross has said he is excited about the Zimbabwean economy. He made the remarks while talking to Techzim\u2019s Valentine Muhamba in a recent episode of the Technikari podcast. Cross also explored the recently launched ZWL $50 note, the contrast in policy and environment from Rhodesia to present-day Zimbabwe. The forex auction system and if it has been a success, his current capacity in financial policymaking and the general outlook going forward. Pindula News present some of the major points that came off the discussion.<\/b><\/p>\n

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The Forex Auction<\/b><\/p>\n

We don\u2019t need a strong currency<\/b><\/p>\n

State Capture: Resistance in the Regime<\/b><\/p>\n

The Future<\/b><\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. Former member of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe\u2019s Monetary Policy Committee, Eddie Cross has said he is excited about the Zimbabwean economy. He made the remarks while talking to Techzim\u2019s Valentine Muhamba in a recent episode of the Technikari podcast. 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