AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoChina–Africa Trade Pulse: China–Africa ocean shipping is surging as container flows from Shanghai/Ningbo/Shenzhen feed fast-growing gateways like Durban, Mombasa and Lagos, with China–Africa trade hitting a record $348bn in 2025 and policy now pushing the next phase via zero-tariff expansion to 53 African countries from May 1, 2026. Gold Mining Clampdown: Zimbabwe has moved to reserve small-scale gold for citizens only—foreigners must either scale up or exit by Jan 1, 2027, with small-scale defined as ≤20kg/month and <US$15m investment. Energy Push: President Mnangagwa commissioned the 10MW Glovers Solar Plant in Kwekwe, warning that sabotage and bribery on infrastructure will not be tolerated. Local Industry Pressure: Government is considering a tougher counterfeit products law, while manufacturers report growing reliance on the parallel dollar market. Transport Shock: A South African logistics firm plans to retrench 75 Zimbabwean drivers as it restructures. Governance & Daily Life: Zimra will auction seized vehicles at Beitbridge (May 27–29), and Bulilima opened four new schools after years of long walks.
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