AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAfCFTA Trade Push: Zimbabwe is nearing the gazetting of its AfCFTA tariff offer, aiming to gradually liberalise 97% of products over 5–10 years to unlock preferential access to a 1.4bn-people market. Food Security: Winter wheat planting is at 94.5% of target (118,185ha), with hopes for a 662,500-tonne harvest to buffer an El Niño drought risk. Mining Formalisation: Government plans to train and license 600,000 artisanal and small-scale miners, targeting safer, more organised gold production. Energy & Industry Costs: Treasury suspended diesel taxes, forfeiting about US$81.25m in April, to protect farms, mines and factories from a fuel-price shock. Public Procurement: Experts say inclusive procurement can widen SME and women’s participation in government contracts without sacrificing value for money. Consumer Protection: CCZ expands its mandate to include statutory conciliation and arbitration for consumer disputes. Livestock Trade Restart: ZITF cattle auctions resume after eight years in former FMD-affected areas, with strict veterinary safeguards. Crypto Regulation: Zimbabwe introduces first cryptocurrency rules requiring registration with the FIU and annual licensing fees. Electricity Access: ZETDC has connected 80% of Binga town to the grid, up from 10% last August. Tourism Update: Victoria Falls Rainforest arrivals rose to 64,481 in Q1 2026, a modest recovery. Mutapa Dividends: Mutapa Investment Fund received a US$22.5m dividend from its gold unit, reflecting stronger profits.
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