Gideon Gono

Gideon Gono is a Zimbabwean banker and politician, best known for his role as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe from 2003 to 2013. He gained significant attention during Zimbabwe's hyperinflation period, which peaked in the late 2000s, when the country's economy faced severe challenges, including rampant inflation and currency collapse. Gono implemented controversial monetary policies, such as printing large amounts of money, which contributed to hyperinflation. His tenure is often associated with both attempts to stabilize the economy and the financial turmoil that ensued, making him a polarizing figure in Zimbabwean history.