May 26, 2020

Africa’s largest tobacco producer feels COVID-19 pain

Africa's largest tobacco producer, Zimbabwe, is seeing a slump in demand. Jekesai Nijkizana/AFP via Getty Images

Europe and China aren't buying as much tobacco from Zimbabwe. Australia's economic recovery could take five years. Spain is set to approve legislation for a guaranteed basic income to support the financially needy.

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