South African President Jacob Zuma said on Thursday he has full confidence in Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan, who is under police investigation over a suspected spy unit at the tax service.
Zuma says has confidence in finance minister, can't intervene in probe
Zuma said he could not intervene in the investigations despite the negative impact the probe has caused on the economy
South Africa to act on any Brexit shocks on the economy: Finance Minister
Recommended articles
Zuma said he could not intervene in the investigations despite the negative impact the probe has caused on the economy, according to a statement released by the presidency.
The rand, which had tumbled since Tuesday in response to the investigation, extended gains to 1.3 percent after Zuma's statement.
JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!
ADVERTISEMENT
Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:
Email: eyewitness@pulse.ng
Recommended articles
Anti-graft agency arrests 3 Kano govt officials aiding foreigners secure citizenship
ONSA directs security agencies to enforce Nigeria’s cybercrime law fully
ASUU faction dissociates self from UniAbuja strike, says cabal behind action
Nigeria’s economy to experience significant growth soon – Shettima
Businesses grounded in Maiduguri fish market as traders revolt against leaders
Slain NYSC member's brother petitions House of Reps, insists deceased not cultist
Police arrest over 50 suspects after brutal clashes at Ile-Epo, Lagos
Our government won't blame Buhari for any failure - Shettima
Gov Eno donates 20 patrol vehicles to boost security, protect residents
ADVERTISEMENT
![The Senate leadership dissociated itself from this action [Difference Between]](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20width%3D'300'%20height%3D'172'%20data-ring-placeholder%3D'1'%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E "The Senate leadership dissociated itself from this action [Difference Between]")