AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoLake Kariba Ferry Disaster: Zimbabwe police say the death toll from the Aug. 11 capsized ferry has climbed to 84, after four more bodies were recovered Sunday, with search efforts still ongoing for those listed missing; the overloaded boat was travelling from Kariba town to Chalala Fishing Camp, and President Mnangagwa has declared it a national disaster, ordering medical, psychological and funeral support for affected families. Constitutional Court Fight (CAA3): Attorney-General Virginia Mabiza has defended Constitutional Amendment Act No. 3, arguing it does not strip voters of their right to elect the President by popular vote, as the MDC challenges the law in court. SADC Push for Funding: Zimbabwe’s foreign affairs minister Amon Murwira urged SADC to fast-track a regional development fund to drive industrialisation through real investments, not just plans. Parliament Workers’ Warning: Parliament Speaker Jacob Mudenda urged the newly elected Workers’ Committee to protect employee rights and resist politicisation as workplaces face automation and AI. Electricity Procurement: ZETDC awarded multi-million-dollar tenders for equipment, security services and drones, including a US$5.6m contract for strategic electrical spares. Consumer Safety Alert: Zimbabwe’s consumer protection authorities warn of fake Nivea lotion and Huletts sugar after seizures showed counterfeit goods reaching buyers through informal channels.
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