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Why big retail shops are closing
The informalisation has nothing to do with it. The measures to stop the smuggling of goods have affected the formal retail shops, who were used to the illicit trade in commodities.
By Tapiwa Mashakada
Feb. 21, 2025
Weaponisation of tariffs in US, Zim’s space in new trade war
After the elections, it was time for Trump to fulfil his election promises.
By Tapiwa Mashakada
Apr. 25, 2025

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