AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoClimate Resilience in Agriculture: Zimbabwe is pushing aquaculture as an El Niño-proof income and food strategy, with EU-backed FISH4ACP investments assessed at the Maponga Fish Hub in Masvingo. Local Industry Push: Government says a Local Content Strategy (2026–2035) is coming this quarter to boost domestic production, cut the import bill and use preferential public procurement—without lowering quality standards. Water for Industry: South Africa and Zimbabwe are still discussing the proposed Thuli Moswa dam (about US$500m) to supply water to the Musina-Makhado SEZ, with no start date yet. Trade and Exports: ZIMSTAT reports Zimbabwe’s trade surplus rose to US$526.5m in August as exports climbed to US$1.68bn, led by semi-manufactured gold. Mining Governance: The High Court set aside a Goromonzi mine eviction default judgment after disputes over how court papers were served. Construction and Housing: ZimBuild’s Eastworlds Youth Housing Project in Mvurwi is set to ease the housing backlog. PPC Earnings: PPC Zimbabwe declared US$25m in dividends and reported stronger performance, with group EBITDA up 40% for five months to August. Mining Safety: Zimbabwe’s “zero fatalities” push faces pressure as 2025 deaths fell but artisanal and small-scale mining fatalities remain a concern. Business Competitiveness: The National Competitiveness Commission moves into implementation to cut business costs and improve productivity under the 2026–2030 strategy.
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