Zim cannabis growers go underground amid police blitz

More than 2,000 Zimbabweans have been arrested since the start of the year on drug-related charges

19 February 2023 - 21:13 By SHARON MAZINGAIZO

While Zimbabwe is looking to capitalise on the lucrative cannabis industry, the average Zimbabwean is forced to cultivate the plant illegally because permits allowing them to do so cost $46,000 (R830,000)...

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