AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTobacco Seed Crackdown: Zimbabwe has intensified action against fake and illegally imported tobacco seed as farmers start seedbed planting, with officials warning counterfeit seed is “agro-terrorism” and threatening legal consequences for offenders. Constitutional Court Showdown: Liberation war veterans have a major case before the Constitutional Court tomorrow, seeking to block CAB3, with claims the amendments are meant to extend President Mnangagwa’s rule. Economy & Jobs: The RBZ cut the policy rate from 35% to 30% after inflation fell below 5%, a move expected to ease borrowing costs for mortgages, vehicles and business credit. Minimum Wage Boost: Cabinet approved revised minimum wages for domestic workers and unclassified operations, setting domestic workers’ baseline at US$90 a month. Local Governance: Harare resident Bernadette Makaya has taken City of Harare and Helcraw Water to court over prepaid water meters, arguing they unlawfully restrict access to water. Regional Integration: SADC ministers will meet in Bulawayo next week to coordinate transport, communications and climate resilience, including digital and AI-driven cross-border systems. Health Support: Zimbabwe pledged US$1m to Africa CDC to help contain Ebola in the DRC and Uganda.
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