AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCost-of-living shock: A viral payslip showed a Zimbabwean university lecturer’s $320 basic salary dropping to just $257 take-home after tax and deductions, sparking outrage online. Border trade boost: Zimbabwe secured funding for a $65m-plus Chirundu border post upgrade with Zambia, aiming to cut congestion and speed vital Copperbelt trade routes. Governance and justice: The Constitutional Court postponed a challenge to Mnangagwa’s term extension, while war veterans seek a direct ConCourt hearing over the presidential vote. Media freedom: In the DRC, journalist Virginie Manganga was arrested over comments tied to musician Fally Ipupa, with rights groups calling for her release. Sports—Zimbabwe women: Zimbabwe named a 16-player Women’s squad for a West Indies limited-overs tour in Harare and Takashinga, with Josephine Nkomo as captain. Security and fraud: RBZ says ZiG is now used in 43% of transactions, as authorities warn of scams including a fraudulent “Smart Traffic” website. Health—rabies push: Boehringer Ingelheim and AWARE launched a Stop Rabies project in Tsholotsho to vaccinate dogs and educate communities.
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