AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAgri Finance: Grain Marketing Board (GMB) has started paying farmers on time again, with Zimbabwe Agricultural Think Tank praising the shift as restoring confidence and supporting faster grain delivery under the 30-day settlement push. Energy & Infrastructure: Load-shedding is easing as Kariba powers Zimbabwe more steadily, while plans keep moving on solar and other power projects. Local Business Climate: Bulawayo’s business community is set to meet the city leadership and ZNCC over ease-of-doing-business reforms, with parking fees and Statutory Instrument 41 of 2026 among the hot issues. MSMEs & Jobs: Government reiterated that MSMEs are the backbone of Zimbabwe’s economy, urging innovation and resilience as the country looks to Vision 2030 and regional trade. Food Security Policy: Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube says Zimbabwe will again allow food imports for citizens and businesses with foreign currency, as drought fears return. Regional Shock Spillover: Zimbabweans and other migrants are still caught up in South Africa’s June 30 anti-immigrant tensions, with repatriation logistics and safety concerns driving movement. Creative Industry: Zimbabwe premiered its first home-grown Big Brother-style reality show, Brother In House Zimbabwe, aiming to create jobs and export local culture via streaming.
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