Rethink export strategy: Shava

FOREIGN Affairs and International Trade minister Frederick Shava says Zimbabwe must expand its export markets to create fresh opportunities.

Official data indicates that Zimbabwe’s exports have been averaging US$4 billion annually, against US$6 billion imports.

Shava, who assumed his new role about a month ago after spending time in the diplomatic service, said on Friday that of major concern was that over 70% of Zimbabwe’s exports were primary commodities that fetched low prices on the international markets.

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