AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoJobs and Investment: Young Zimbabweans met Chinese employers at a Harare job fair as investment expands in manufacturing, energy and construction. Agriculture and Trade: Zimbabwe and Namibia are seeking to grow farm production, agro-processing and cross-border trade, with ZimTrade urging exporters to target the COMESA market. Mining: Mineral exports doubled to US$4.7 billion, with lithium sales reaching US$2.16 billion in the first nine months. Bikita Minerals, however, says its US$400 million lithium sulphate plant will not be ready by the January 2027 beneficiation deadline and wants an extension. Gold: Caledonia Mining cut its 2026 Blanket Mine output forecast to 69,000–72,500 ounces after third-quarter production fell to 17,030 ounces amid operational constraints. Economic Policy: Kudakwashe Tagwirei’s appointment as economic development and investment promotion minister puts a businessman with interests in fuel, agriculture and mining at the centre of investment policy, raising questions about conflicts of interest.
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