Zimbabwe: Invictus to Raise Us$10m for Oil

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Zimbabwe: Invictus to Raise Us$10m for Oil

[The Herald] Invictus Energy, which is exploring for oil and gas in Muzarabani, has received firm commitments from investors to raise US$10,48 million (A$8 million), which the firm requires to fund exploration.

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