AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFood Supply: Zimbabwe plans to suspend food import duties to contain price rises if El Niño-linked crop shortages curb local supplies, Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube says. Transport and Logistics: Chinese truck brands drew strong interest at Harare’s China-Zimbabwe expo, with buyers focused on vehicles for mining, construction and freight — and on spare parts and servicing. Zimpost has also launched drone parcel deliveries in Bulilima, flying a package about 50 kilometres between rural post offices. Infrastructure: The Bulawayo–Victoria Falls highway is deteriorating, forcing some motorists and freight operators to detour through Botswana. Critics say the planned 50 kilometres of repairs falls short of the route’s importance to industry and tourism. Mining: Zimbabwe’s mineral sales doubled to US$4.7 billion, with lithium leading the growth, according to recent reports. Pensions: Employer contribution arrears climbed 22% to US$181.8 million by June, prompting the regulator to warn of enforcement action against persistent defaulters.
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