Browsing: In conversation with Trevor

Former Finance Minister Dr Simba Makoni speaks to Trevor Ncube on how and why the Zimbabwean people deserve President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his government.

Politicians are a mirror of who we are – Dr Solomon Guramatunhu

In this insightful conversation, Trevor Ncube sits down with the Commissioner General of the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA), Faith Mazani. They discuss a number of issues relating to collecting taxes and other revenue streams for the Zimbabwean government.

These include the challenges faced trying to lift compliance levels and connect with the taxpayer, fighting corruption culture, smuggling of cars, steps being taken to improve ZIMRA efficiently and of course, she shares the books she is currently reading.

Trevor Ncube sits down with Advocate Fadzayi Mahere, Zimbabwean lawyer and politician. In this riveting episode, they discuss law in Zimbabwe and why she joined MDC.

Fadzayi speaks on the mistake she believes we made during the 17 November 2017 protests as well as the lessons Zimbabwe could learn from the Rwanda genocide.

Fadzayi also addresses the President of Zimbabwe with a direct message for him.

In this Episode, Trevor sits down with International Trade Lawyer and Award-winning Author Petina Gappah. In Part 2 of this insightful talk, Petina discusses how she ‘accidentally’ began working for the Office of the President and the challenges faced when working in the system.

Petina shares what she believes fundamentally went wrong the current government, the importance of communication and the contradiction between what the President says and what is happening on the ground.

Chief Felix Ndiweni, traditional leader of the Ntabazinduna area in Matabeleland North, joins Trevor on this episode of In Conversation With Trevor.

Together they discuss his chieftaincy, the legacy of Gukurahundi, the restoration of the Ndebele monarchy and the Chief’s love of Game of Thrones and sci-fi.