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Zimbabwe’s economy to maintain strong momentum in 2026, says International Monetary Fund

By Xinhua ZIMBABWE S economy is expected to maintain strong momentum in 2026, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said. In a statement issued on Thursday at the conclusion of an IMF staff mission to Zimbabwe, the agency said Zimbabwe s economic rebound has been stronger than expected, supported by a recovery in agriculture, solid mining performance, The post Zimbabwe s economy to maintain strong momentum in 2026, says International Monetary Fund appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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