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Zimbabwe's tobacco exports surge 62% amid varied economic performance

Zimbabwe's tobacco exports have seen a significant 62% increase due to strong global demand. This positive trend in exports comes as other sectors face challenges, including power outages and raw material shortages impacting ART operations, leading to a 6% decline in export volumes and a 26% drop in paper division volumes for the manufacturer in the third quarter to June 2022. Edgars' full-year performance indicates a recovery and a strategic shift, with financial services becoming a key profit driver alongside retail operations. Meanwhile, the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority Zimra is tightening regulations on imports. Political tensions are reported at grasslands plots, resulting in violent attacks and forced evictions. In other news, a drone rollout is expected to reduce medical delivery times to under 30 minutes, and March rains have improved some crop conditions. Mthuli Ncube's remarks have drawn attention, and a Member of Parliament has donated 20 cattle for independence celebrations.