AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoGrain & Oilseed Levies: Treasury has approved new import levies under SI 87 of 2025 to protect local producers, curb “implicit subsidies” on cheaper imports, and fund climate-resilient agriculture. El Niño Preparedness: Government says Zimbabwe is ready for a predicted “Super El Niño” in 2026/27, with plans to protect the food basket as drought risk rises. Trade Gap Widening: ZimStat reports the trade deficit widened 15.9% to US$169.6m in April as exports fell faster than imports, with fuel, machinery and food still driving imports. Tourism Governance: Zimbabwe Tourism Authority will hold its first AGM on June 17, focusing on compliance reports, audit updates and reforms to strengthen Destination Zimbabwe. Rail Turnaround Hit: NRZ CEO Munyaradzi Charangwa resigned on medical grounds after two months; deputy Ainah Dube-Kaguru steps in as acting CEO while recapitalisation and rail rehabilitation continue. Investment Facilitation: ZIDA launched a DIY e-platform to simplify and speed up investor access to opportunities across agriculture, mining, tourism and manufacturing. Energy & Property: WestProp’s Millennium Heights added a 1MW solar plant covering its car park, pushing cleaner power and reduced grid dependence. Carbon Credits Still Early: Only four carbon projects are registered out of 30, showing the gap between policy ambition and monetised returns. Ebola Readiness: Hurungwe activated emergency Ebola preparedness after DRC/WHO alerts, setting up isolation capacity and border screening at Chirundu.
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