AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoLake Kariba Tragedy: Zimbabwe’s government-owned Mbuya Nehanda ferry capsized on Lake Kariba with 90 passengers and five crew, but ticket records suggest 114 adults onboard and an unknown number of children may have been unaccounted for; 77 were rescued and at least 15 bodies recovered, while 27 remain missing as search-and-rescue continues. Road Safety Crackdown: The Vehicle Inspection Department will introduce night shifts and run 24/7 to stop overloaded heavy trucks travelling after dark to dodge checkpoints, with mining firms flagged among alleged offenders. Health Update: Zimbabwe’s Health Ministry says rising flu cases are part of the normal seasonal pattern and urges vulnerable groups to seek early care. Economy & Food Security: The IMF urges Zimbabwe to set aside at least US$275m from stronger revenue collections as a buffer against possible El Nino-linked food shortages. Diaspora Money: Zimbabweans abroad sent home US$2.45bn in 2025, with the UK overtaking South Africa as the top remittance source. Sports—Youth Day via Sport: Zimbabwe will use International Youth Day events in Marondera to push anti-drug and anti-doping messages through provincial sport competitions.
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