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Zimbabwe digs for oil, gas despite environmentalists' opposition

by Staff reporter

15 Sep 2023 at 17:32hrs | 674 Views

Zimbabwe's government is continuing with oil drilling near the border with Mozambique and Zambia, despite opposition from activists who warn that fossil fuel exploration will damage the environment.

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