Monocle Magazine describes itself as a briefing on global affairs, business, culture and design. It’s one of the most interesting reads that I’ve come across. In the February issue Steve Bloomfield interviews Tendai Biti – “Mister Fix-it” as described by Monocle.

In the interview Tendai likens repairing Zimbabwe’s economic ruin to “drowning in a sewer” but remains “confident that he can make a difference”.

A few of Tendai’s responses are a bit curious . . .

Monocle: What’s your relationship with President Mugabe like? Do you work closely with him?
Tendai Biti: He’s the President of the country so on key issues you have to go to him. I’m fixing his mess. I’ve no problem with him. I find him very receptive. He listens. We debate. He has got a mind. It’s refreshing to go there and argue a case. He is open to persuasion.

[ Hmmm. I wonder why there's still such a stalemate then? ]

Monocle: How much are you paid?
Tendai Biti: It was US$100 [a month] until June. I think it’s now . . . [he turns to his permanent secretary]. How much do you give me? US$150. I’m eating into my savings from 18 years as a lawyer.

[ Yeah right. And how big is your expense account Tendai? ]

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