AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCost of Living: Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube says Zimbabwe plans to suspend food import duties if El Niño-related crop shortages drive prices up. He kept the 2027 growth forecast at 5%. ZANU PF Tensions: A Politburo meeting was cancelled amid reported disputes over party constitution changes. Vice-President Chiwenga skipped the party’s fundraising dinner as Mnangagwa’s appointment of Kudakwashe Tagwirei to a senior economic role fuels debate over party power. ZANU PF says the dinner raised US$9.5 million for its conference. Healthcare: Matabeleland North patients are crossing into Zambia for cheaper treatment as local hospitals face drug shortages and high fees. The province lacks a functional referral hospital, while the Bulawayo–Victoria Falls highway is in poor condition. Pensions: Contribution arrears rose 22% to US$181.8 million by June, the pensions regulator says, warning employers to pay what they owe. Public Safety: A suspected explosives theft triggered a blast at a Redcliff storage facility, damaging homes; investigations are under way. Football: CAF has allowed up to 10,000 fans at selected National Sports Stadium matches, with strict security measures.
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