Is Zimbabwe’s Economic Growth Real?| Friday Drinks

Tinashe, Ranga and Rufaro discuss Zimbabwe’s economic story, exploring whether economic growth is translating into real improvements for citizens, businesses and the wider economy. The discussion also covering healthcare, the debate around universal healthcare — should every citizen be guaranteed access to basic healthcare? They discuss the role of private hospitals, whether patients who cannot afford care can place pressure on private healthcare providers, and the role of pension funds investing in hospitals as commercial assets. The conversation turns to Zimbabwe’s Mid-Term Budget Review, Tinashe, Ranga and Rufaro examine whether economic growth is translating into meaningful improvements for citizens. Is growth broad-based? Is it creating jobs, expanding industries and improving livelihoods? Ranga says that a growing economy should be reflected through more industries, more businesses and more employment opportunities — not just economic statistics. Is Zimbabwe’s economic growth real, and who is benefiting from it? This episode is sponsored by Delta Corporation - 'Share a Coke' join the conversation.