AGP Executive Report
Last update: 31 minutes agoBulawayo Corruption Crackdown: Bulawayo’s deputy mayor Edwin Ndlovu and three other councillors were arrested by ZACC and police on extortion charges, deepening a civic governance crisis and prompting Mayor David Coltart to call for “zero-tolerance” on corruption. Football Officiating Sanctions: ZIFA suspended PSL referees Quedsani Dirwai and Magare Mhaka for six matchdays after match commissioners reported incorrect decisions that affected results. Cricket—Tri-Series Kick-off: The SA-Namibia-Zimbabwe T20I tri-series starts today in Windhoek, with South Africa opening against Namibia, then facing Zimbabwe tomorrow. Mining—Gold Resources Rise: Caledonia Mining lifted Blanket Mine gold resources by 22% and declared a maiden Motapa resource, while Mutapa Gold hosted industry networking as it targets higher 2026 output. Housing Finance Push: WestProp says it is advancing plans to launch a dedicated mortgage bank to tackle Zimbabwe’s long-term housing finance shortage. Crime & Justice: UK murder-accused Ndodana Tshuma’s South Africa firearm case moves toward a possible plea deal as extradition steps continue. Regional Food Security: SADC faces a deeper El Niño food-security threat, with neighbours lacking grain buffers and likely needing imports if drought hits.
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