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The mogul told The Independent exclusively that in 2007 he orchestrated covert meetings between Jonathan Moyo, a minister in Mugabe's government, and several respected African statesmen. And, in a revelation that could send shockwaves through Harare's political establishment, Branson revealed he held direct discussions with close Mugabe ally Gideon Gono about removing the old autocrat. As governor of the country's reserve bank, Gono has, for years, bankrolled the regime. But Branson claimed the plan, revealed last week by WikiLeaks, fell apart when he and his colleagues had serious reservations about whether Moyo and his supporters were suitable people to join in the business of nation-building. |
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Philanthopic Arrogance
by Paul Repstock on Sunday, Oct 16, 2011 at 3:25:46 PM
Arrogance is correct
by Amanda Lang on Sunday, Oct 16, 2011 at 5:22:58 PM