President Ramaphosa Reprimands Finance Minister Mr Mboweni Over Inappropriate Tweet On The Firing Of BOZ Governor’s

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has strongly reprimanded the Minister of Finance, Mr Tito Mboweni, following his comments on social media regarding the removal of Zambia’s Central Bank Governor by President Edgar Lungu.

In one of his tweets, Minister Mboweni is promising to mobilise if not given reasons why the Central Bank Governor Dr Denny Kalyalya has been fired by President Lungu.

Image may contain: 2 people, text that says "Amoa Tito Mboweni @tito_mboweni 29s Looks like I am in trouble about my statement on the dismissal of the Bank of Zambia Governor! stand by my statement. Central Bank independence is key Not negotiable. Let all central bankers speak out! 1 6"

He has been replaced by Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet Christopher Mvunga. “President Ramaphosa wishes to assure the government and people of the Republic of Zambia that the unfortunate remarks do not reflect the views of the South African Government and its people. The issue is being addressed to ensure that such an incident does not occur again,” the presidency has stated in a statement. “South Africa and Zambia enjoy strong historical relations dating back to the days of the struggle against apartheid. South Africa remains committed to maintaining the deep and solid bonds of friendship between the peoples of South Africa and Zambia.”