Zimbabwe raises tobacco output despite US sanctions, offers exports to Russia

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Zimbabwe has been seeking to strengthen its economic ties with Russia, including exports of fruit, coffee, tea and tobacco. Despite US sanctions and rising prices for fuel and fertilisers, Harare has shown economic resilience and growth. That has been especially the case with tobacco production, which accounts for a quarter of the country's export revenue.

Local reporter Mary Mundeya has the details.

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