AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoKariba Ferry Disaster: Zimbabwe police have released the names of 44 people who died after the RIDA ferry capsized on Lake Kariba, with 18 children among the confirmed victims and 77 survivors rescued; authorities say the passenger count remains unclear because the vessel’s stated capacity was 90. Maritime Safety Push: ZLHR says President Mnangagwa’s admission of maritime safety failures must be followed by an independent, transparent probe into licensing, inspections and emergency preparedness. Health Workers’ Strike Threat: Zimbabwe Nurses Association warns of fresh service withdrawal after government failed to implement May agreements on health-specific allowances and job evaluation. Local Governance & Housing: Harare mayor Jacob Mafume addresses St Martins demolitions, urging residents with approved building plans to produce documents during council enforcement. Trade Shock for Farmers: Kenya’s sugar import ban has cut Zimbabwe’s export volumes by 59%, forcing producers to hunt for new regional markets. Sports & Clubs: Highlanders move to calm fears of a crisis after reports of a coach exit amid player training boycotts over unpaid dues. Business & Jobs: Beitbridge citrus processor Orange Ville says it has invested over US$43m and targets up to 2,000 jobs as a ministerial delegation tours operations.
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