AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoConstitutional Overhaul: President Mnangagwa has signed CAB3 into law, abolishing the direct election of the President and shifting the vote to an electoral college of MPs, while extending presidential, parliamentary and local terms from five to seven years—setting up fresh legal battles. Power & Infrastructure: Zimbabwe suffered a nationwide blackout after a fault on the Warren–Alaska 330kV line, with ZESA citing technical failure and restoration aided by regional partners. Mining & Security: South Africa’s Operation Prosper arrested 217 suspected illegal miners at Westonaria, including Mozambicans, Zimbabweans and Lesotho nationals, with weapons and ammunition seized. Lithium Value Chain: Zimbabwe is upgrading mineral testing labs to improve lithium ore valuation and curb revenue leakages, while Premier African Minerals welcomed approval for the transfer of Government shares in RHA Tungsten to the Mines Ministry. Agribusiness Exports: Zimbabwe shipped its first commercial blueberry consignment to China after meeting phytosanitary rules, opening a duty-free market. Digital Connectivity: Powertel and Paratus activated a cross-border fibre corridor linking Zimbabwe to Southern Africa.
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