Zimbabwe’s tobacco sales surged to a record as improved rainfall helped boost output in Africa’s top producer of the crop.

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Zimbabwe, Africa’s largest tobacco producer, opened its tobacco-selling season Wednesday, with a speech by the vice president and eager international buyers.

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