AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoShutdown Watch in Harare: Police sealed off key spots as opposition and civil society urged a nationwide shutdown over constitutional changes, with fewer cars and a tense, tightly controlled city centre setting the tone. Business Mindset Reset: Analysts say Zimbabwe firms are stuck in “survival mode” after years of instability, arguing “corporate trauma” is blocking growth and investment decisions. High Court Challenge in South Africa: AfriForum, the DA and IRR are set to argue against parts of Ramaphosa’s Expropriation Law in the Western Cape High Court. US Visa Bond Shock for Africans: The US will make its visa bond programme permanent from Aug 3, with deposits up to $20,000 for B1/B2 applicants from 50 countries, including Zimbabwe and 29 other African nations. Power and Jobs Push: Zimbabwe says it kept lights on through winter, while a new report urges import substitution to create thousands of jobs by replacing nearly $3bn in imports with locally produced goods. ICAZ Leadership: Jonas Jonga elected ICAZ president for 2026-27, calling for AI-ready, ethical, future-proof finance leadership. Regional Labour Fallout: South Africa’s migrant exodus is already hitting farms and food processing, with shortages threatening production.
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