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    Efforts to develop more renewable energy sources means there’s a growing demand for batteries – particularly in the car industry, as it shifts towards electric vehicles.

    A key component of batteries is lithium and African countries are set to play a huge role in this vital supply chain.

    Zimbabwe has Africa's largest lithium reserve and hopes to become the world's largest exporters of lithium.

    In July of this year, a Chinese mining company completed the $300m construction of a lithium mine in Zimbabwe.

    But with elections approaching, how important will this key resource be for Zimbabwe’s economy and the president's international relationships?

    The BBC's Nyasha Michelle explains.

    Video by: Ameer Ahmed

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