AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRegional Trade: Mnangagwa took over as COMESA chair at the Harare summit, pledging to boost industrialisation, local processing and regional trade. Leaders also called for fewer trade barriers and stronger regional value chains. Mining: Government is urging mining companies to build local infrastructure and deliver benefits to communities. Namib Minerals signed a non-binding Ecobank term sheet for US$30 million to fund work at Redwing Mine. Mining Services: Walk-in services at the Deputy Cadastre Registrar’s Office will stop on October 26 as the ministry speeds up its digital title system; applications should go through provincial mining offices. Infrastructure: ZINARA has cleared its US$206 million DBSA loan, potentially opening the door to new credit for roads. Contractors have also resumed work on the Bulawayo–Victoria Falls road, with each targeting at least 20km by December. Agriculture and Manufacturing: FARA called for stronger links between research, seed supply, extension services, finance and markets to get innovations to farmers. Banks are also exploring a guarantee for sugar growers, while ZNCC wants the sugar tax reviewed to limit cost pressures on manufacturers.
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