AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDigital Push: ZIMSTAT and POTRAZ report Zimbabwe’s internet access jumped to 75.5% in 2025 (up from 50.1% in 2020) while mobile phone ownership hit 96.4%, with smartphones driving 92% of internet use—showing a clear move to a mobile-first economy. Health Crisis: Parliament hears grim maternal and newborn figures—563 women died from pregnancy/childbirth complications in 2025 and 6,177 newborns died before birth—fueling calls to fix shortages, staffing and referral gaps. Constitutional Tensions: Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi warns CAB3 opponents against joining planned July 31 protests, saying security agencies will act against violence and disruption. ZiG Update: RBZ says ZiG demand is rising and Zimbabwe is meeting six of eight conditions for a mono-currency shift, but insists the move is fundamentals-led, not calendar-driven. Energy & Industry: Kariba floating solar nears financial closure, while Manhize Dinson Iron and Steel Plant is framed as a chance to shift Zimbabwe from exporting raw minerals to building local value chains. Sports: Zimbabwe’s Chevrons lose the T20 decider to Bangladesh 2-1, and turn to a new T20 series against India at Harare Sports Club.
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