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World Service,4 mins

Queues at banks as Zimbabwe cash shortage deepens

Focus on Africa

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Brian Hungwe reports that long meandering bank queues in Zimbabwe are commonplace as the country deals with a biting cash crisis and liquidity challenges. The scarcety of currency has forced the banks to put a cap on withdrawals. There are reports that companies and individuals are keeping huge amounts of money outside the country, amid fears that the authorities might reintroduce the Zimbabwe dollar. (Photo: GettyImages)

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