Former Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Governor Dr Gideon Gono In Conversation With Trevor (Part 1)

In this week's episode, Trevor sits down with Former Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Governor, Dr Gideon Gono. They discuss his health journey, his professional journey, his time as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe and his relationship with the late President Robert Mugabe.
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[@mikerukwava9574]

From listening to Mr Gono straight to school

[@brianchizaza1989]

I take back my initial comment solely after listening to the whole interview, my God anger is a disease “My Apologies Mr Gono you absolutely inspired me with the story of your life, and I respect that you are a God fearing individual. Your testimonies touched me immensely. Your shortfalls as the former governor are Gods business not mine. Thanks Mr Trevor for this eye opening interview. Really changed my life.

[@samaita]

I have had a change of opinion from when I initially posted: "I am with you. Great work by Trevor with these interviews. Respect" True 'repentance' if I should call it that leads to restitution, restoration. There needs to be a commission that looks into all (if any) ill-gotten wealth and this mob needs to pay it back in USD. Many gains were made under his watch, many people's FCA illegally vanished i.e. robbed. There is a wider saga

[@collinsmugadza4018]

iam with you.GG is a great man

[@rashmorekahn9483]

just coz someone is eloquent doesnt make him a saint. Its just that Zimbabweans we quickly forget. Even now people think Mugabe was a hero, g40 and shockingly heard some say Grace was going to be better. hameno kwatikuenda ,kana kutomboriko kwatikuenda with this mindset we have

[@rashmorekahn9483]

yeah. what do u expect from people who glorify a man who presided over the highest inflation of the millennium . you have the leaders that u deserve. makapusa!

[@brianchizaza1989]

Africa Alive hey man/woman if you are going to make such hasten conclusions beyond reasoning pls find it in yourself to be less offensive. Here was I thinking we are having a reciprocal debate, but it turns out you are hell bent in antagonizing my opinions to be at par with yours which divorces the purpose of this engagement. Peace be unto u man/woman.

[@ndruflexrey1233]

Once dipped into Zanu PF all this wisdom vanishes. Once dipped out of Zanu PF the wisdom kicks back.

[@sydneym9970]

Im sure if your levels of comprehension are average you are able to understand what he is saying. Not sure if you have even gone through the entire video.

[@ndruflexrey1233]

@@sydneym9970 for a fact i went through the whole video and drew that conclusion. These guys become illuminated when they are out of the party but they are within they cant even speak out. To support my claim, the other case study people is Jonathan Moyo and Saviour Kasukuwere.

[@bosslimpopo8532]

Foolishness is when you try to change is system especially of zanu pf singlehandedly

[@tinashe2288]

Feels like the reincarnation of Robert Mugabe, even the gestures shout RG protégé.

[@tafadzwajethro4214]

I also noticed it hey

[@truezladye1893]

Could be they spent long hours together in discussion, none of which helped Zim 🤔

[@pastora3561]

He habours ambitions of leadership

[@trevormutukwa6542]

Indeed

[@jordanmapfumo9359]

Absolutely

[@ngonidzashematanga1456]

if you listen with an ear willing to learn you will definitely learn a thing or 2.

[@princemukanyawu7935]

So true

[@villasquad8712]

hope governors around the world learn how to beat inflation daily by printing money 🤣🤣

[@MamboMatienga]

His memory is one of his strengths. The ability to backup every statement he makes. Wonderful!

[@villasquad8712]

Hopefully he remembers how many livelihoods he destroyed all pensioners wiped off from hard working decent citizens. Y’all need to stop celebrating this mediocre performance, this demonstrates we have people in government we deserve incoherent dimwits.

[@villasquad8712]

Empty statements backed by incompetent actions we have a low bar for leaders in Zimbabwe. We are morally corrupt and incompetent as hell

[@zedsonphiri2353]

Gono dishing a masterpiece- an inspiration

[@villasquad8712]

Good observation he is on point nothing cynical about what he spoke about here. We need him back to beat the current inflation just like did 2008 print money daily

[@bozichirandu1208]

you are a poor man today coz of this man, and you really think he is an inspiration? oh Lord

[@villasquad8712]

@@bozichirandu1208 reading some of these comments makes me think Zimbos are psychologically destroyed. What's inspirational about someone who literally robbed people savings/pensions ?? SMH

[@bosslimpopo8532]

​@@villasquad8712it was the system

[@villasquad8712]

@@bosslimpopo8532 yes it was his system that he governed that printing money daily to beat inflation. Nothing positive about it people are economically poor today because of it.

[@zimzamintertalkment2791]

Very interesting interview. An eye opener indeed. As a people we tend to run with hear says until we either do our own research or hear stories from the horses' mouth. I lost a lot of money during Gono's term. And was very bitter. But I always suspected that he had one of the most toughest jobs. Listening to his story now makes me realize that the President's Act is more powerful than being a governor. When you have a boss like Bob, you will do as told. Period!!!

[@godknowskamupengera4513]

Well said 👏. I like your comment million times🥰

[@charlemana]

I concur

[@villasquad8712]

You dimwits need to get off the internet why did Bob not tell his government not to loot??

[@sheltonnhundu2384]

Listening to this 2 years after, still educative

[@villasquad8712]

yeah we all learned not to print money daily to beat inflation and the central bank not be used as personal bank account for politicians.

[@atkinsmushate6899]

Law of attraction taught by an old timer . Thank you for taking us through your journey of life ,indeed what the mind concieves it shall be achieved ,i feel inspired

[@brynmugandi6567]

Trevor is very good, so calm and very intellectual. He is always well researched

[@qs3162]

"Hanging garden of Babylon" Mugabe had some serious quotes

[@villasquad8712]

We doing great as a nation due to those serious quotes we competing on the world markets. Thanks for pointing picking on that crucial observation.

[@godknowschera]

Dr Gono's story is very inspirational. Motivational and thought provoking.

[@TakalaniJMpofu]

Listening to Dr GG and reading comments section keeps on provoking my thinking. I don't now much history of Dr GG and his contribution in the fall of the State. I am South African, very interested in zimbabwean affairs. I will have to read and research alot.

[@MyZimCalledMe]

I like the emthusiasm when he talks about his faith in God... l loved that so much

[@zimshoko]

Great conversation and the other side of the man few knew about. The wisdom is amazing

[@johndhiri9809]

You encouraged me to go to school. I thank you Dr Gono.

[@drtaonazisochowa8072]

Thanks much Trevor ... i enjoyed this one ... wonderful insights and a lot of things to reflect on!

[@joycendemera982]

Trevor is very good. All his discussions are very educative

[@edgarmuzvidzwa4990]

The discipline to reduce is very helpful, well appreciated

[@sihlendlovu3988]

One lesson l took from this: The Truth Will Always Set You Free!!!

[@tendairobsonchiwara7443]

l just have to go through this conversation once again, l may learn something new once again...keep it up Trevor

[@FactChitanda]

People say a lot of smart things once they are no-longer in those key positions. Truth is it would not, even in the present, be possible to hold politicians accountable as a governor. Only the electorate can do that, through the ballot!

[@GrillMatic_SmokinBBQ]

As long as the ballot is not rigged

[@FactChitanda]

@@GrillMatic_SmokinBBQ Ya, and when you listen to him towards the end of the 2nd segment, this guy is a Bob protege...Period.

[@smartmoneyinstitution9279]

Elections are a scam in Zimbabwe. Mdc is keeping zanu pf in power. Why continue to vote knowing that the system is rigged.

[@imath68]

Fact Chitanda ballot , which ballot. That’s a joke

[@admirematimba2473]

Best information Dr Gono thank u MR Trevor

[@BenDover-en1vb]

I liked this interview because it has a mission at the end of it.. like now we are looking foward to something

[@Zimbabweyatinoda]

Dr Gono is a practical intellectual, this is a great conversation loaded with facts.

[@abigailmawi1385]

Long time Gedion where are you hiding....n where are people's money that froze those years.their tears are still flowing hey ...

[@tehndychin8159]

Very interesting and educative conversation.

[@albertchinhenzva8592]

I enjoyed the first six minutes. Very important information.

[@tadererahlavati5525]

You have made me to like you more GG,thank you so much for this interview.

[@marsho2632]

Comment no.2: as a new dad thanks for the tip, so true we as parents of today have to be very careful of the grassroots we lay for our kids. And yes we don't all start at the top you gotta work hard and be true to your goals. Damn clearly ZANU ruins everything it touches, this guy wasn't like this during his governor day, you Sir you're now earning my respect

[@Drclarencetv7]

Trevor is a Genuine Person, Thank you for your Contribution to the truth, you are not a sellout like those guys at ZTN

[@cliffordbonganidube9167]

What a great conversation ,,I luvd it , very informative!

[@curlzczringa]

That moment when Gono said Urikuda kuenda kupi, sounded like RG

[@petermuchirahondo2021]

Wisdom!! Humility!! God fearing...

[@baase89]

There all say that but

[@anolddirwayi6575]

I am really inspired Governor Gono, you have changed my whole perception about you .

[@finsensetv]

Excellent work Mr Ncube as always. I definitely agree with the retired central banker that central banks must be independent and the appointment of their principals left to parliament. He has excellent insights on how to navigate our country's woes.

[@quintonmadaure8707]

He helped a lot in killing our economy and our future

[@finsensetv]

@@quintonmadaure8707 hi Quinton. I certainly agree that his tenure at the apex bank inspired few admirable accolades. I actually made that comment in the second part of his interview where I questioned the moral argument he postulated for the unprecedented printing of money. He argues that money growth was to save lives but the ultimate consequence of that action and policy was to set the entire country back several decades economically. So in that regard I do agree with you but my commendation for the old guy comes from having listened to what he said in the interview regarding how to get the country back on track. His prognosis on our problems is in fact quite accurate regardless of yours and my feelings for him. Have a look at the interview he and Alex Magaisa had about the Farm Mechanisation program of 2008. You will find my comments there were much less kinder.

[@simonbadza3643]

Very Educating conversation. Well done GG

[@josephkwira8946]

wise words thank you Dr this has motivated me

[@vitalisrumano4338]

Motivational, Enlightening interview thank you Trevour.

[@tatendachingozho2396]

Personally am inspired...powerfull testimony whatever happened before zvakatoitika but who is he without sin.

[@archifordzhuwanginyu4869]

Interesting conversation and quite encouraging from DR GG

[@kevinmutumwapavi1842]

I really like this man. May our good God keep him to the end of time. It's not because of his office as Governor but just because of the Man he is.

[@unthinQTV]

Love the consistency of this channel. You are an inspiration Treveor Ncube.

[@thomasrockson5824]

You are doing great job Trevor..

[@karenhendry6765]

This man has wonderful children whom Iv meet is tribute to who he is and he’s so right we must teach our children practical subjects too as they are important and can hold one in good stead and teach discipline on the road to success and too enjoy the process rather than instant gratification as that’s not how life works

[@imath68]

Karen Hendry please! He may be nice one on one but what he did was unforgivable. His children may have had everything but other people’s children suffered and still suffering because of him

[@THEHILARIO1985]

Indeed this is quality conversation

[@shumbayepatsonzo4451]

inspiring... encouraging story...

[@shadreckmhizha4040]

I'm happy to share the same path and history with this man

[@kudzaimazike9046]

Very interesting. He brings some good points.

[@CdeKongonya]

Inspirational

[@joycendemera982]

Please continue with these type of discussions. Vasingazive vanodzidza

[@kennethtaderera2287]

Great articulation thanks mr gono!.

[@edgarmuzvidzwa4990]

The man has wisdom and unmistakable passion to achieve his goals

[@angelangel2167]

Coincidentally his first born is called Passion kkkkkkk

[@imath68]

Edgar Muzvidzwa which man are you talking about . I think some of the people here do not know who this man is , what he did and how it affected Zimbabwe. The highest goal he could have achieved would have been to steer Zim to prosperity. He failed dismally , and you say he has passion. Where are you people from , Mars?

[@simbarashegutu4422]

Inspiring. A great interview, Jeremiah 29v11 is the correct reference..👏

[@brucethackwell6686]

Wow what a hero no wonder Zimbabwe is so successful big thank you

[@gladmoremushamba3461]

Zimbabwe is successful? hmmmm

[@theyjustwantyourmoney4539]

😂😂😂 I like your sarcasm

[@Dwaynesk]

My question exactly like answer why you printed a trillion dollar bill 😂

[@silandulo]

Where was this Dr Gono when we needed him ?

[@imath68]

Tele Tubz he had already destroyed the economy and left the scene. What else did you need him for?

[@silandulo]

I Math well i was referring where was this Gono during his tenure compared to the Gono we got.

[@johntapfunya4450]

I'm loving his life story!! Jeremiah 11:29 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@freddymhlanga8117]

Jeremiah 29:11

[@gladmoremushamba3461]

Busy kupana ma corrections pa munhu akutyora magwaro hazvina chekuita nema verse zvese zvaitaurwa naGono apa izvi

[@daddyteddy85]

This guy destroyed ourlives...Millions worked for years and lost everything..I cant believe the comments on here respecting this man

[@baase89]

Mee too I'm shocked. Zimbabweans are like babies. This man is a liar. Fake wisdom.

[@imath68]

I’m also shocked at how People can be and I don’t think they are Zimbabweans. He says he sleeps about 8 hours stretch but there are people today who can’t sleep because they lost everything because of his policies. Some people even committed suicide. I have no admiration at all for this man, he may be intelligent or may be a good orator but he was employed to be governor of RBZand he should have those to good use , but because of power and greed he contributed to where we are today. He destroyed Zim economy. People of Zim don’t be naive, no wonder we are here we admire the wrong things in people. Being a good speaker does not necessarily mean you do good . Conmen are thus called because they can manipulate people with words

[@greenpeace7380]

With il discipline shown during the war, the the independence project was destined to fail

[@brucethackwell6686]

Those that admire criminals have no real role models. They just bop along like it’s in fashion.! Wake up it’s out of fashion to like criminals. Especially politicians. Just weak low common denominators.

[@imath68]

Bruce Thackwell imagine someone saying , oh I ve got respect for Gono now after hearing what he has said , isn’t that stupid amnesia of the highest level. I’m at a loss of words with our people. The effects of his actions are being felt today and they are grave , people have been reduced to beggars and destitute after working all their lives, and their children have been left with nothing, all because of him. And he rubs salt into people’s wounds by saying he is at peace and sleeps for 8 hours, what a nerve , he is totally unrepentant. And you hear people being taken by those lies nxaaa.I bet it’s those people who don’t know that Zimbabwe can be better

[@opalcampbell6246]

So much enlightenment

[@tirivanganimarumbei7470]

Wonderful testimony Dr Gono

[@vika.k.avictormoyo6718]

What an inspiring personal story...

[@pastora3561]

The BEST EPISODE EVER!

[@tendaifndoro1]

I enjoyed this

[@Prosper.Chitambara]

Quite an interesting conversation. Thank you for sharing!

[@georgechinowaita1403]

Very Inspirational interview...With all these human resources and great minds where are going wrong as Zimbabweans.

[@siphathisiwefoma3487]

Politics

[@daddyteddy85]

Because all these people like Gono are theives at heart...

[@lillianmuzambwa6854]

We are going wrong through praising mediocrity and forgetting that people starved & died under policies championed by the likes of Gono. Coz of eloquence you've already forgotten runaway inflation & the unspeakable pain we are still going thru as a people coz of people like Gono

[@zibusisoxjtshabalala1964]

Very good interview.... he’s an orator like RG

[@daniel08480]

The beginnings are humble, his personal development inspiring, the rest can be debated.

[@annemudadi]

Trevor I have never seen you makadzikama muchidzmirwa. GG you did well in this interview. We know when Zim politics take centre stage....we are always doomed.

[@mahatmalenjval9815]

Someone in Cameroon asked me to watch this video 3days ago, I waited till today when i was less busy and calm to listen to this wonderful and inspiring video. I may be going late to work today but I must watch till the end because I want to learn from Zimbabwe’s great men.

[@creativegenius7132]

What an inspirational conversation, you are so humble... Iam really touched esp wen u said l still consider myself the best tea maker the best Gardener. So many people often dont mention their humble beginnings they dont find pride in it you have inspired a lot of people

[@godknowskamupengera4513]

What an honest conversation! #Trevor#DrGono#TitanLaw 🥰. If was in Dr Gono's shoes was going to do the same or even worse. Nhava yaiva izere mhepo panguva yacho, kana kuri kuridza ngoma aizoiridza sei vene vacho vachiti tanga wagara pfumo 🤔.

[@faraimabeza789]

The Printing Press.The Million dollar man!

[@doctorsoutreachtrustadvoca8091]

Like him or not but he said some things we as Zimbabweans should think about,advice to opposition to push for reform of institutions and an inspiring life story

[@imath68]

Why didn’t he advise that when Mugabe was alive. In fact that’s not advice at all because people have always known that but ZANU PF won’t none of it

[@rosemarychiremba8877]

Excellent work

[@couragemafukidze2153]

Trevor, you always smart bro

[@Smileyface908]

“Obesity is never a blessing to anybody “ Well said 😃

[@Patt-oc6rd]

As a Zimbabwean I can tell you it's amazing how brutal and ruthless and destructive Mugabe was and yet some Africans call him a hero , At this rate of thinking Africa won't develop, hero's are leaders who turn very poor countries into first world developed countries like Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, China, Malaysia, Chile, UAE and so on, all in just 40years.

[@timothymawodza6585]

Well presented Trevor

[@kudzaincube1022]

This was a very good interview. It is a shame I am only listening to it after 3 years. I cam here as a result of the Friday Drinks episode that was discussing John the 2nd Governor and they were discussing the Gideon Gono CV. Only to read and research and find out that our very own Dr Gono was the turnaround man and actually did a lot example being CBZ. So honestly this interview is the best. The man should be given his flowers.

[@villasquad8712]

Good observation he is on point nothing cynical about what he spoke about here. We need him back to beat the current inflation just like did 2008 print money daily

[@bonniwellmayuni7534]

Profound articulation GG.... Come back and help us out....

[@edmorenyambo4469]

Thanks GG

[@kelvinmakomichi5095]

His story is inspiring

[@stevelailvaux9495]

Very interesting what an incredible life journey...from a tea boy to an MBA wow

[@tinashemhunduru4931]

Inspiring interview. Dr Gono is full of wisdom

[@munyikasibanda910]

excellent views from DR.GG

[@mutongi_garwe2000]

A very good interview

[@annanmabura2546]

i love the story

[@masterconfuze]

I feel like I am watching and listening to RGM

[@qs3162]

You can clearly see that he took on Mugabe's persona.

[@albertchigoche727]

I hv always enjoyed the over emphasis ,verbosity ,intellectual prowess ...........of the former Governor!!

[@langtonmatikinyidze114]

Where are you .Zim in this state it is today needs such smart and clean such brains.Am impressed Gideon

[@tarirochisuvi9343]

Very interesting interview right there..i loved it

[@ryandokwani6943]

"Necessary ambiguity with constructive intent" I like this 🔥🔥

[@faraiupenyu2910]

Gono is just imitating his God Father Mugabe. Fair play to him that he recognises that Zanu will never take Zimbabwe forward

[@queentee4ever]

Quite insightful and interesting interview.

[@villasquad8712]

I know so insightful he is a genius he beat inflation by printing bank notes every 24hrs and now we compete on the world markets because of him.

[@steveblomefield9513]

I'm amazed to see many of the gesticulations of Mugabe are rubbed off on Gono

[@denniesmagura7570]

He is copying Mugabe. So sad he cant be himself.

[@vimbaichirimumimba]

@@denniesmagura7570 it is not copying. If you interpret that as copying then you better not have anyone you look up to because then it will be consider as "copying". Be serious.

[@walterjera6999]

Brilliant discussion there Trevor with GG. Wish he had spoken loudat the time he was governor. Strong independent institutions required

[@Drclarencetv7]

im learning from Mr Gono

[@takombo]

Enjoyed the conversation. Thank you Trevor.

[@robsonhenry7]

Interesting coversation

[@mikerukwava9574]

Gono acknowledged that we had the best team to steer the economy during the GNU. My question is, who then destroyed that team?

[@TafaraBwerinofa]

Simple, the team was destroyed when the GNU ended. Also the reason the team succeeded is it stopped Gono from Quasi fiscal activities. He Gono was the problem.