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IMF says Zimbabwe economy to grow 6%, deep reforms needed

IMF says Zimbabwe economy to grow 6%, deep reforms needed

THE International Monetary Fund forecast that Zimbabwe's economy would grow 6% this year, almost double its initial projection, but said debt restructuring and other reforms were needed to create the conditions for a lasting recovery. The Fund said higher agriculture output and improved power generation and manufacturing activity meant its previous estimate of 3.1% had been superseded. "An economic recovery is underway in 2021," it said in a statement late on Wednesday after a two-week virtual meeting with local authorities. The IMF's new projection is also higher than the 3.4% growth forecast by the World Bank last week, while President…
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