
Nurses in Zimbabwe have announced a three-day protest, stating that repeated engagements with their employer regarding salary reviews have not yielded meaningful results. This action indicates an escalation of their efforts to address their concerns.
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CABS has launched a new banking initiative aimed at supporting informal women entrepreneurs. This program seeks to provide financial services tailored to the needs of women operating in the informal sector.

Zimbabwe is experiencing a mix of economic and social developments. Tobacco exports have surged by 62% due to strong global demand. The government previously halted the export of lithium concentrates and other raw minerals in February, including consignments already in transit, but expects to resume lithium exports soon. Liquid has retired a US$620 million bond early and trimmed leverage with a new US$300 million issue. The Zimbabwe International Trade Fair has begun with a global business focus, and a new ZIDA platform aims to convert investor interest into deals. In other news, March rains have revived some crop conditions. CURE Zimbabwe is providing free windswept deformity surgery, and Bulawayo is nearing HIV epidemic control. Political tensions at grasslands plots have led to violent attacks and forced evictions.