AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoInvestment Push: Masvingo’s economy is now estimated at US$5bn after a fivefold rise, and Minister Ezra Chadzamira is urging private capital and development partners to back agriculture, tourism and value addition as the province targets US$8bn under NDS2. Luxury Hospitality: UAE billionaire Mohamed Alabbar’s Emaar Properties is sending an executive delegation to inspect sites for a major premium hotel investment in Zimbabwe, with jobs and supplier opportunities expected. Mining Leadership: Kavango Resources appoints Jasper Musadaidzwa as CEO as it moves from building an operational platform in Zimbabwe to scaling up. Tourism Trade: More than 140 international buyers have arrived in Masvingo for the Sanganai/Hlanganani/Dzimbahwe expo (Sept 9–12), while Tourism Minister Barbara Rwodzi says Zimbabwe is shifting to high-spending travellers, with Australia a key market. Green Industry: Zimbabwe is positioning green industrialisation as El Niño risks grow, focusing on renewable energy, circular economy and beneficiation. Mining Rights & ESG: Zimbabwe is moving to make ESG compliance a prerequisite for mining rights applications and renewals. Local Business Pressure: Harare vendors face a Sept 9 eviction deadline and vow to resist without viable trading alternatives. Tax Enforcement: Zimra’s new presumptive rental income tax and crackdown signals tougher scrutiny on business landlords. Energy & Connectivity: Econet introduces a new 079 mobile number range as demand rises, alongside continued network investment. Zimra Auctions: Zimra will auction seized goods in Bulawayo, including electronics, clothing and industrial packaging materials.
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