Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei, who is sanctioned by the United States and the United Kingdom over alleged corruption, as the country's investment minister. Tagwirei is a long-time adviser to Mnangagwa and was among the prominent supporters of efforts to amend Zimbabwe's constitution earlier this year to extend the president's time in office. His appointment is likely to intensify scrutiny of the close ties between political power and business in Zimbabwe, with critics alleging that wealthy businessmen linked to the president have benefited from lucrative state contracts. For a reaction, we spoke to Zimbabwe's opposition, Job Sikhala

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