Why does Zimbabwe use the US dollar instead of the South African rand? Surely it would be easier to trade with its nearest and largest market and reduce the issue of money
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Hopewell Chin'ono on Twitter: "There is a note circulating on social media with false information about the holding of foreign exchange. Having US Dollars or any other currency other than the RTGS
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