AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoExport Push: Seventeen Zimbabwean firms will exhibit at China’s CIIE from November 5, targeting buyers across horticulture, manufacturing, construction and other sectors. China-Zimbabwe trade rose 51.6% to US$5.01 billion in the first nine months of 2026, while expanded zero-tariff access offers exporters a chance to grow sales. Energy Security: Government is targeting 1,500MW of private captive power for the national grid as Kariba’s 2027 water allocation falls to 23 billion cubic metres from 36 billion this year. A proposed 600MW floating solar plant has Cabinet approval, though financing is not yet identified. Regional Logistics: The Beira-Feruka pipeline is set to expand capacity from three million to five million cubic metres a year by December 2027. Mozambique is also preparing tenders for private operators on parts of its rail network, including routes linking Beira with Zimbabwe. Mining: Mutapa Gold’s third-quarter profit rose 57% to US$45 million, helped by higher gold prices and improved recovery rates. Government also renewed its push for mercury-free extraction and launched a guide to formalising artisanal mining.
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