AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEnergy Costs: Government wants ZERA to prioritise affordable, reliable power and speed up independent generation. ZNCC is also urging a cap on fuel taxes to ease costs for businesses across manufacturing, mining, agriculture and transport. Fuel Infrastructure: NOIC has begun a multi-million-dollar second phase of the Beira–Feruka–Harare pipeline expansion, citing rising demand from Zimbabwe and regional markets. Mining and Exports: Zimbabwe expects mineral revenues to grow as lithium producers move into lithium sulphate processing, with exports planned for 2027. The shift builds on strong sales of lithium concentrate and follows restrictions on raw mineral exports. Agriculture: Government is assembling a US$500 million drought-protection fund, split between cash and grain, as below-normal rainfall threatens the coming season. Manufacturing and Markets: Amalgamated Brands has launched a US$20 million VFEX IPO, with proceeds set to fund expanded production, including a new Harare biscuit line and a baked-beans plant. Circular Farming: A regional policy dialogue in Bulawayo called for stronger extension services and financing to help farmers scale composting, fodder production and crop-livestock integration.
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