AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCOMESA Leadership: President Mnangagwa says Zimbabwe is ready to assume COMESA chairmanship in October 2026, positioning the country to push regional integration and trade. Youth & Skills Momentum: Munhumutapa Day is set to draw 30,000 youths to Mvurwi on 15 September, with transport logistics and youth programmes highlighted. Food Security Support: Japan, via WFP, will provide about US$1.3m in food and nutrition assistance to over 11,000 Tongogara refugees as El Niño risks loom. China Investment Push: VP Chiwenga heads to China to chase value-addition and investment, including digital trade engagements and business forums in Zhejiang. Mining & Industrial Policy: Zimbabwe’s special mining lease tax rules get detailed coverage, while policy debate continues on beneficiation—export bans are moving ahead faster than processing capacity. Energy & Infrastructure: Cabora Bassa Basin is opened to oil and gas exploration, and Econet is rolling out solar-plus-battery power to cut network faults linked to electricity disruptions. Regional Trade Boost: China’s zero-tariff push is lifting African fruit imports, with Zimbabwean blueberries among the early beneficiaries. Security Tech: Police in Mutare deploy drones under Smart Policing to monitor illegal mining and other crime.
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