Browsing: Tendai Biti

Tendai Biti discusses his experience as the finance minister of Zimbabwe from 2009 to 2013. He will talk about the successes, challenges, and frustrations of trying to turn his country’s economy around in the face of hyperinflation, collapsing public institutions, and a precarious political coalition. This is a must-attend event for those interested in democracy, fragile states, and political courage.

This year marks 15 years of the MDC’s existence. The party has been the official opposition in Zimbabwe but after suffering four splits over a decade and a half questions about its future arise. Kwangu Liwewe spoke to Morgan Tsvangirai and Tendai Biti, who is now the leader of MDC Renewal.

Tsvangirai announcing decision to axe Biti

Zimbabwe’s MDC expels faction led by its secretary general

Zimbabwe opposition leader says MDC party united again

Tendai Biti reacting to Elton Mangoma’s suspension