AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUN Security Council Win: Zimbabwe has been elected unopposed as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for 2027–2028, winning 182 votes, while Austria, Portugal and Trinidad & Tobago also secured seats and Kyrgyzstan beat the Philippines in the Asia-Pacific race; Diplomatic Fallout: Germany’s bid failed for the first time, losing to Portugal and Austria, with Berlin accusing Russia of stirring opposition; Constitutional Amendment Debate (CAB3): Zimbabwe’s police say they are on high alert and will act against anyone inciting violence or threats via social media as Parliament debates CAB3, with the justice committee reporting 530,000 written submissions in support versus 2,935 against; Economy & Markets: RBZ issued a ZiG500 million 90-day liquidity sterilisation instrument, the trade deficit widened to US$169.6m in April, and ZSE eased listing rules while FMP shareholders approved a voluntary delisting; Food Security: Government is moving to shield crops from a predicted Super El Niño, and proposed grain import levies aim to fund irrigation and cut food import dependence; Sports & Culture: Zimbabwe’s Hwende made BRAVE CF history with a world title win, ZOC hosted an ANOCA Zone VI gender forum in Victoria Falls, and mbira legends were honoured at the Baradzanwa festival.
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