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US-Sanctioned Tycoon Strengthens Hold on Zimbabwe Ruling Party

Bloomberg Markets Thursday 15 October 2026, 12:12 UTC By Godfrey Marawanyika 1 min read
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Zimbabwe’s ruling party gave Kudakwashe Tagwirei, a wealthy businessman sanctioned for alleged corruption by the US, a key economic role days after he landed a position as a cabinet minister.

Zimbabwe’s ruling party gave Kudakwashe Tagwirei, a wealthy businessman sanctioned for alleged corruption by the US, a key economic role days after he landed a position as a cabinet minister.
US-Sanctioned Tycoon Strengthens Hold (ORG) Zimbabwe Ruling Party (ORG) Zimbabwe (LOCATION) Kudakwashe Tagwirei (PERSON) US (LOCATION)
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