AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPetroleum Deal: Government has signed a landmark Petroleum Production Sharing Agreement for the Cabora Bassa gas project, clearing the way for Invictus Energy/Geo Associates to advance exploration and commercialisation in Muzarabani and potentially cut fuel-import pressure. Mobile Money Shift: TN CyberTech and EcoCash launched nationwide ATM integration, letting users cash-in/cash-out at TN CyberTech ATMs 24/7 without relying on agents. Food & Farming Policy: Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ) is pushing back hard on new import levies (SI 87 of 2025), warning they will lift bread and mealie-meal prices and fuel inflation; SADC meanwhile urged stronger local food systems as shortages and shocks bite. Industrialisation Push: The Ministry of Industry and Commerce, with AEDS, is set to host a Zimbabwe Industrialisation Conference and Expo in Bulawayo (July 23–24) to drive transformation. Mining & Community Rights: Church leaders and activists called for stronger protections for communities affected by mining, including land rights and informed consent. Agri Markets: ZMX reported growing confidence after its May 6 agricultural commodity auction, with trades worth US$1.28m. Gold Investment Update: Ariana Resources lifted the Dokwe Gold Project’s resource estimate to 1.598Moz and pegged value at about US$7.2bn.
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