Zimbabwe’s trade gap widens

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ZIMBABWE’S trade deficit grew by 82,8 percent in December 2023, reaching US$268,7 million, according to the Zimbabwe National Statistical Agency (ZimStat). The December deficit marks a significant increase from the November figure of US$147 million, highlighting a worrying trend. Historically, Zimbabwe has grappled with a trade imbalance, with the average deficit between 1991 and 2023…