AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCAB3 Legal Showdown: The Law Society of Zimbabwe says key CAB3 clauses extending presidential and parliamentary terms to seven years are unconstitutional unless a referendum is held, warning Parliament could breach the constitution and international obligations if it passes clauses 4, 9 and 10 without a public vote. Parliament Pressure Point: Parliament has received over 300,000 CAB3 submissions, but it still hasn’t said how many support versus oppose the bill—leaving the “public participation” claim hanging. Social Protection Push: NSSA is nearing completion of an informal sector pension rollout targeting more than 3 million workers, aiming to bring vendors and cross-border traders into social security coverage. Urban Growth Agenda: VP Chiwenga told the UN World Urban Forum in Azerbaijan that Zimbabwe wants smart, resilient cities that act as engines of growth—while urging private sector involvement in housing delivery. Health Crisis Context: Uganda and Congo are dealing with Ebola disruptions, as donor support shrinks and calls for health sovereignty grow. Business & Markets: Zim’s VFEX listing question resurfaces as major consumer manufacturers (Varun Beverages, Trade Kings) expand locally but stay off the exchange.
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