AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFuel & Transport: ZERA cut diesel by 12 cents to US$1.87/litre and blend by 5 cents to US$1.93/litre, citing steadier global prices after US/Ukraine-Iran shocks; motorists still fear Middle East supply disruptions. Local Governance & Urban Economy: Bulawayo says CAB3-linked councillor continuity will help finish infrastructure, while the city approved relocating informal traders from the “Zesa site” to Lobengula Street Mall to keep traffic moving and protect MSME activity. Agriculture & Biosecurity: FAO and partners expanded the Africa Phytosanitary Programme to 38 countries, training specialists to use digital pest surveillance tools. Mining & Industry: Solar Group highlights deeper African explosives and blasting investments, including Solar Nitro Zimbabwe; Zimbabwe also pushes re-industrialisation and value addition as part of broader currency/financial reforms. Energy & Infrastructure: ZESA-related power outage coverage continues to underline grid reliability needs. Regional Pressure on Zimbabwe: Xenophobic violence in South Africa is driving returnees home and raising labour-supply fears for farms. Tourism & Hospitality: Hyatt signed for Grand Hyatt Victoria Falls The Kingdom, targeting a late-2027 reopening.
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