AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoWard 40 Development Push: Residents of Dzivaresekwa Ward 40 in Harare have elected an interim Ward Development Committee after disputes in existing structures delayed roads and other services, with calls for an apolitical, inclusive body representing housing cooperatives. ZiG Credibility Debate: Commentators argue Zimbabwe can’t achieve “sole use” of ZiG through propaganda alone, stressing that trust depends on consistent institutional commitment, not just reserve figures. Industrialisation Watch: Manhize Dinson’s steel plant is framed as a potential shift from exporting raw minerals to building local value chains, with steel seen as a backbone for wider manufacturing. Mining Policy: Zimbabwe will not extend its planned January 1, 2027 ban on lithium concentrate exports, even as producers warn processing capacity is tight; officials also say the country’s only operational lithium sulphate plant can’t process third-party concentrate. Finance for SMEs: Government says the Zimbabwe Small Enterprises Stock Exchange will launch next month to help MSMEs raise capital, alongside licensing and tax reforms. Banking Results: RBZ reports bank profits fell 67.2% in 2025 as forex revaluation gains faded under more stable exchange rates. Energy Collaboration: A push for collaboration is highlighted as Zimbabwe maps its energy future, linking power and digital infrastructure to industrial growth.
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