Barclays in talks to sell Zimbabwe unit to Malawi's First Merchant Bank
Barclays said is in talks to sell its stake in its Zimbabwe unit to Malawi-based First Merchant Bank, as the British bank continues its exit from Africa.
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Barclays said is in talks to sell its stake in its Zimbabwe unit to Malawi-based First Merchant Bank, as the British bank continues its exit from Africa.
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