AGP Executive Report
Last update: 41 minutes agoAsylum Crackdown: South Africa’s top court has barred repeat asylum applications, as UNHCR says the country hosted over 167,000 refugees and asylum seekers in 2025, mainly from Burundi, DRC, Somalia, South Sudan, Rwanda and Zimbabwe. Mobile Money Relief: Zimbabwe’s Cabinet has approved financial reforms to cut mobile money transfer charges and lower cash withdrawal fees for both US$ and ZiG, alongside zero-cost bank accounts for MSMEs and reduced RBZ supervision fees. Roadside Safety: Motorists are warned not to leave valuables visible or in boots in public places, after break-ins like the Long Cheng Plaza incident where a bag and documents were stolen. Youth Exodus: Matabeleland North officials say empowerment programmes are failing to stop migration to South Africa, driven by unemployment and drought. Hantavirus Watch: Zimbabwe is monitoring three health workers returning from Ascension Island after a confirmed case, with 45-day observation and isolation arrangements. Gold Access: Zimbabwe’s first gold ETF on VFEX lets investors buy gold exposure from as low as US$0.10 per unit. Flood Disaster (SA): South Africa declared a natural disaster after floods killed at least 10 people, damaging thousands of informal settlement structures.
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