AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAir Connectivity & Tourism: Air Zimbabwe officially relaunches the Harare–London Gatwick direct route after 14 years, with an Airbus A330-300 delivered and early bookings plus cargo already confirmed, while the Transport ministry says the route is a major commercial test for the Mutapa Investment Fund. Mining & Production: Namib Minerals lays out a five-step, funded restart pathway for Redwing Mine, with dewatering targeted for Q4 2026 and the Definitive Feasibility Study technical programme fully funded to completion by early 2027. Gold Output: Caledonia Mining reports an 18% quarter-on-quarter rise in Blanket Mine gold output to 17,360 ounces as access to higher-grade ore improves, reiterating full-year guidance. Currency & Financial Inclusion: Zimbabwe’s ZiG push faces its biggest test as policymakers say conditions are improving, but the US dollar still dominates pricing and transactions. Digital Economy: A national digital identity system is flagged as critical for trust, lending and financial inclusion, while AI hosting adoption is challenged by infrastructure and skills gaps. Health: Zimbabwe seeks WHO support to expand cancer screening, early diagnosis, oncology capacity and access to affordable medicines and modern technologies. Agriculture & Livestock Health: SADC moves to coordinate a cross-border foot-and-mouth disease strategy, including diagnostics, vaccinations and a transboundary plan. Industry Skills: Saint Augustine’s College launches an Advanced Design Colleges laboratory to train learners in digital design and engineering tools. Returnees & Social Support: The Magolide Foundation steps up food support for Zimbabweans returning from South Africa amid xenophobia-linked losses. Governance & Reform: Churches back Constitutional Amendment Act 3 rallies, while ZDF benchmarks ZPCS commercial ventures to build self-sustaining enterprises.
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