AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEconomic Priorities: Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube urged governance leaders to turn economic stability into higher production, infrastructure and jobs. Mining: Zimbabwe’s mineral sales doubled to US$4.7 billion, with lithium taking the lead. Caledonia Mining, meanwhile, cut its 2026 gold-output forecast and raised its cost outlook after setbacks at Blanket Mine. Industry and Logistics: Tsingshan’s Zimbabwe steel unit has partnered with the state rail operator to boost coal and steel haulage, while Namib Minerals commissioned an expanded milling plant at How Mine. Trade: ZimTrade is urging exporters to target the COMESA market, and Zimbabwe and Namibia are seeking stronger agriculture and trade ties. Digital Payments: Zimbabwe is negotiating to adopt India’s UPI technology as a shared real-time payments system, potentially cutting transfer costs and speeding transactions. Agriculture: The EU and IFAD launched a €14 million programme to support climate-resilient horticulture in Zimbabwe and the region.
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