AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoLithium Value Addition: Zimbabwe is building and upgrading modern ore-testing laboratories to better assess lithium ore composition and set correct royalties, starting with the National Metallurgical Laboratory in Harare before rolling out nationwide. Power Reliability: Zimbabwe suffered a nationwide blackout after a fault on the Warren–Alaska 330kV transmission line; ZESA restored power to most areas using imports from Eskom and Hydro Cahora Bassa plus generation from Kariba and Hwange, with repairs continuing in Harare. Aviation Connectivity: Cabinet says Air Zimbabwe will resume Harare–London flights by end of July, using a leased Airbus A330-300 with three weekly frequencies. Horticulture Exports: Zimbabwe shipped its first commercial blueberry consignment to China, following phytosanitary clearance and duty-free access, with exporters now pushing cold-chain and logistics to scale volumes. Mining Enforcement: South Africa’s Operation Prosper saw 217 illegal miners arrested at Westonaria’s Losberg Kloof Mine, including foreign nationals, as authorities tighten illegal mining crackdowns. Agribusiness Market Access: HDC says it’s strengthening smallholder horticulture market linkages under IFAD/OFID-funded HEEP, linking producer groups with processors and exporters across key provinces. Regional Trade Talks: Botswana has approached Zimbabwe for an enhanced economic partnership focused on cross-border business linkages and joint investment.
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