AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRoad Tragedy: President Mnangagwa has declared a State of Disaster after a head-on crash on the Harare–Masvingo Highway near Chivhu killed 27 people, with seven injured, as a minibus carrying African Apostolic (Mwazha) church members burst into flames after a truck tried to overtake. Public Safety Push: Harare City Council says it will introduce mandatory drug testing for workers after residents criticised poor pavement repairs, with Mayor Mafume blaming “intoxicated individuals” for the bad execution. Water & Infrastructure: Government increased monthly funding for the Gwayi-Shangani Dam from US$5m to US$8m, with the project now at 82% completion and targeting finish by year-end. Climate Resilience: Zimbabwe is betting on solar-powered farming as El Niño risk grows, with UN-backed climate-resilient projects in Hwange and wider solar irrigation plans. Health Systems & Communities: NAC is training traditional healers and herbalists in disease prevention and rapid testing to reduce delays in seeking urgent care. Agriculture & Disease Control: Authorities tightened cattle movement rules in FMD-affected Matabeleland North and South to stop spread beyond quarantined areas. Sports: Dewald Brevis’ unbeaten 75 powered South Africa to a seven-wicket win over Zimbabwe in the Windhoek T20 tri-series.
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