Zimbabwe: Zim Set for Us$1,1 Bn Current Account Surplus

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Zimbabwe: Zim Set for Us$1,1 Bn Current Account Surplus

[The Herald] ZIMBABWE's current account is projected to register a stronger surplus position of about US$1, 091 billion this year, higher than the initial projection of US$611,5 million, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ).

Source: allAfrica.com

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