AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUnity Cup shock in London: India crashed 0-2 to Jamaica in the semi-finals as Courtney Clarke struck early and Kaheim Dixon added a late solo finish, setting up a Jamaica-Nigeria final and a Zimbabwe-India third-place play-off. Zifa crisis deepens: Zifa councilors in Harare voted to remove Felton Kamambo as president, with vice president Gift Banda reinstated as acting president while FIFA’s stance on reinstatement looms. Lithium value-add push: Government’s ban on exporting unprocessed lithium is driving private investment in local processing and captive power generation, with plans for major megawatt output to support beneficiation. Road safety crackdown: President Mnangagwa ordered urgent measures to curb reckless driving and remove unroadworthy vehicles after 24 deaths in three major crashes, including a Gokwe road head-on collision. Health system staffing boost: Treasury approved 8 785 new health worker posts for 2026 as hospitals battle long-running staff shortages and funding delays. Diplomacy: New ambassadors from Lesotho, Panama and Qatar presented credentials to President Mnangagwa, pledging stronger bilateral ties. Xenophobia debate: South Africa’s anti-illegal immigration marches and xenophobic violence sparked fresh arguments over whether “xenophobia” is sometimes used to shut down legitimate policy discussion.
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