AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCapital Markets: Amalgamated Brands has launched a US$20 million VFEX IPO, with proceeds set to fund expanded food manufacturing, including a new Harare biscuit line. Mining: Mineral export sales more than doubled to US$4.73 billion in the first nine months of 2026; lithium sulphate production is expected to add value and lift exports next year. Food Security: Government plans a US$500 million drought buffer—half cash, half grain—as El Niño threatens the 2026/27 season. Lithium: India’s Lohum, which has begun mining in Zimbabwe, is targeting the electric-vehicle battery market as it builds refining capacity. Skills: Officials say Zimbabwe’s skills base meets only 38.25% of critical needs, with severe gaps in engineering and applied sciences.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.