AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMinimum Wage Boost: Zimbabwe’s Cabinet has set a new minimum wage for domestic workers at US$90 per month (up from US$85) and US$270 for workers in unclassified operations, with graded pay for carers and those with Red Cross certificates. Public Health Cooperation: Zimbabwe approved an MoU with China’s Hunan Provincial CDC to strengthen malaria control, including a joint lab to monitor drug resistance and vector research. Road Safety Tragedy: Authorities report at least 9 deaths and 25 injuries after a train and bus collided at a railway crossing in Zimbabwe. Labour and Living Costs: Inflation stayed below 5% in May (4.4%), as the RBZ said the oil shock’s impact was mostly limited to fuel prices. Sports—Zimbabwe in the spotlight: Zimbabwe and Zambia won CAVB Zone VI titles in Harare, while the Junior Sables named a starting XV for a Limpopo Blue Bulls test. Politics and Governance: Parliament CAB3 debate turned chaotic after CCC MP Caston Matewu was ejected for refusing to stop speaking. Culture: DIHC seeks state backing for Zimbabwe’s first Munhumutapa Heritage Awards, aiming to recognise excellence in cultural preservation.
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