When I saw some South Africans accusing a Black Zimbabwean farmer of money laundering and Zimbabweans questioning why he would pay R8 million or US$444,000 for this bull, I realised that our curriculum needs to change.
This man will recoup his investment in less than one year, it is a business venture.
He will sell sperm and the bull's progeny for significant amounts of money.
Some people don’t understand the difference between stud animals and a typical village bull.
The biggest impediment for many is their lack of curiosity to read.
The negative reactions to the farmer's investment reveal a lack of understanding about the potential profitability and benefits of such a purchase, especially regarding high value livestock.
In the context of a well-planned and managed breeding programme, the initial investment can be recovered and exceeded within a relatively short time.
Many people lack basic financial literacy and business knowledge, leading to misunderstandings and missed opportunities.
Incorporating these concepts into our educational curriculum will help empower individuals and communities to make more informed financial decisions, pursue entrepreneurial endeavors, and ultimately improve their economic well-being.
This man spent the same amount others spend on a Bentley or Rolls-Royce, luxuries that are liabilities, yet these purchases are celebrated.
However, when a man makes an investment like this bull, he is criticised or even ridiculed, revealing financial ignorance.
Regarding the money laundering allegations, this man owns a stud farm and is a businessman, not a street hustler.
R8 million is negligible compared to the scale of his business.
We should normalise educating ourselves through reading.
When a white man buys such a bull, we look at them in awe, when a black man buys it, we display financial illiteracy.
A stud animal, also known as a breeding animal or seedstock, is a specific type of livestock that is selected and kept for the purpose of breeding.
These animals are chosen based on their desirable genetic traits, such as high fertility rates, superior growth potential, or resistance to disease, with the aim of passing on these traits to their offspring.
The value of a stud animal is typically much higher than that of a regular livestock animal, as their genetic potential can lead to increased profitability for farmers and breeders.
This is why the Black Zimbabwean farmer's investment in the bull could be seen as a smart business decision, rather than an act of money laundering or madness.
