AGP Executive Report
Last update: 36 minutes agoDigital Infrastructure & Transport: Zimbabwe’s transport ministry has started Training of Trainers for a National Road Condition Survey, using Android-based tools with ZINGSA, ZINARA, RIDA and councils to standardise road data for better maintenance decisions. Food & Agriculture Resilience: Government unveiled a six-point El Niño drought cushion plan for 2026/27, while Ardas Matabeleland South pushes traditional grains and climate-smart practices, including boreholes and solarising water points. Trade & Exports: Zimbabwe secured duty-free access to China for nearly 9,000 product categories under Beijing’s Pre-Early Harvest Initiative (to April 2028), with ZimTrade issuing certificates of origin and ZIMRA checking rules. Mining & Logistics: NRZ says it has partnered with private logistics to move lithium concentrate by rail to Mozambique’s Port of Maputo, starting with 1,000 tonnes. Industry Value Addition: SADC backs regional leather transformation; Zimbabwe is among six states with aligned national leather strategic work plans. Energy & Tech for Industry: Econet InfraCo expanded telecom towers and solar rollouts, using AI for generator maintenance and fuel optimisation. Aquaculture Upgrade: Government approved duty/VAT waivers for Danish cage fish farming equipment to boost fish production and food security. Public Health Funding Shock: A study says US PEPFAR disruptions led to 1,700 HIV/AIDS service sites closing and 77,163 fewer children receiving treatment in 2025.
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