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10 billion Zimbabwe dollar banknote introduced in Zimbabwe's markets.

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Harare : Zimbabwe | 10 months ago  
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Bcause of hyper-inflation now, the central bank to continue to release new banknotes.
To overcome cash shortages,Zimbabwe's central bank has introduced a 10 billion Zimbabwe dollar banknote, worth $20 on the black market.
The food and fuel are in short supply in Zimbabwe.
The deadlock between President Robert Mugabe and the opposition keeps hopes of ending the crisis on hold.
As far as possible,the increase in cash withdrawal limits is set to go a long way in improving workers' access to their money.

Zimbabweans, who often line up for hours outside banks to withdraw barely enough to buy a loaf of bread.
The blame comes on the economic meltdown on mismanagement by Mugabe's government, including the seizure and redistribution of
thousands of white-owned farms.

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