AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTragedy in Gweru: Zimbabwe Republic Police confirmed seven schoolchildren died after a minibus fire in Chirandu Business Centre, Senga, Gweru, with investigations pointing to a possible jerry can of petrol on board; identities are still being verified and parents are urged to wait for official details. Parliament & CAB3: CCC MP Agency Gumbo delivered a fierce National Assembly attack on Constitutional Amendment Bill (No. 3), arguing it risks stripping Zimbabwe’s democratic framework, while Edwin Mushoriwa also warned MPs have become “criminals around the president” in the push to extend political power. Beitbridge push: Vice President Kembo Mohadi, speaking through a minister, urged Beitbridge to become an investment and production destination rather than a border transit town, as the town’s business expo awards spotlight local enterprise. Trade shift: ZimTrade says value-added exports are rising fast, with January–April 2026 export earnings up 48% to US$3.57bn and the trade deficit narrowing to US$295m. Mining & local content debate: New data shows a surge in imports of specialised underground mining machinery, raising fresh questions about whether Zimbabwe’s mining boom is benefiting local industry. Women & procurement: PRAZ symposium delegates called for quota systems and targeted procurement to boost women-owned businesses’ access to public tenders. Sports: Zim’s Premier Soccer League Matchday 17 saw Simba Bhora beat Ngezi Platinum 1-0, while MWOS rallied to win 3-1 over Manica Diamonds.
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