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WHO Tobacco Ban Threat Risks Zimbabwe’s Foreign Earnings
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WHO Tobacco Ban Threat Risks Zimbabwe’s Foreign Earnings

Zimbabwe faces a fresh threat from World Health Organization efforts to restrict tobacco. The move follows accusations of child labour and concerns over traceability, deforestation and market practices. If a ban is imposed, the country could lose significant foreign currency income. Tobacco is Zimbabwe’s fourth largest foreign currency earner after gold, platinum and diaspora remittances....