AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMunhumutapa Day & Youth Housing: President Mnangagwa leads Munhumutapa Day commemorations in Mvurwi on Tuesday, with plans for a 259-hectare youth housing scheme and an expected 100,000+ turnout. Local Governance & Vendors: Chitungwiza orders informal traders to clear streets by September 17, warning of forcible eviction; the move follows wider crackdowns on illegal vending. Water Crisis in Bulawayo: Bulawayo residents face continued water cuts as reservoir levels are rebuilt after electrical faults disrupted pumping and the city’s water-shedding programme. Health Funding Crunch: A US$2.7m hospital debt is blamed for NatPharm medicine shortages, with basic drugs like paracetamol and critical antibiotics reported unavailable or running out. Bulawayo Waste Dispute: Residents and civic groups reject a ministerial directive pushing a fast-track agreement with Geo Pomona over Richmond Landfill (Ngozi Mine), arguing due process and procurement rules are being bypassed. Politics in Zanu PF: Reports say tensions are growing within Zanu PF after a Harare provincial executive member allegedly suggested the province stop taking instructions from party headquarters. Sports—Warriors AFCON Qualifiers: Coach Ramon Catala names Zimbabwe’s squad for AFCON 2027 qualifiers, starting away to Sierra Leone on September 24 and hosting DR Congo on September 28. Cricket—ODI World Cup Build-Up: Australia’s ODI World Cup defence planning ramps up with a Zimbabwe tour starting Tuesday at Harare Sports Club, as the squad juggles form and selection ahead of next year’s tournament. Court—Glen Lorne Wetland: Glen Lorne residents secure a court order halting a Chinese developer’s wetland construction while their legal challenge continues.
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