AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 minutes agoBulawayo Informal Economy Gets a Boost: One Tap, a new commission-free super-app, launches in Bulawayo to bring ride-hailing, deliveries and trades like plumbing and beauty into one safer digital marketplace. Industrial Revival Push: CZI’s Ainah Dube-Kaguru urges a return to Bulawayo’s industrial heartland, citing low manufacturing capacity use and calling for stronger investment. Education Compliance in Focus: Matabeleland North school heads face a stern warning from Education Minister Torerayi Moyo over alleged defiance of rules, including sending learners home over fees. Youth Skills Over Substance Abuse: Tonganyika Trust graduates 276 Makoni South youths with practical life and vocational skills aimed at steering them away from drugs and crime. Energy and Jobs: Zimbabwe’s US$100m Mapanzure Solar Park in Zvishavane is taking shape, while a US$100m green solar deal with China-Zim Green Energy promises major grid support. Mining and Finance: Gold deliveries rise to 5.11 tonnes in August, and Unki completes its first full IRMA renewal audit. Governance and Rights: Government rolls out child online protection measures with Wi-Fi gateways plus training for teachers and parents. Sports Tourism Spotlight: Officials say sports tourism could drive both domestic and international travel, with major events and facilities key to growth. Health and Prevention: Nac calls for renewed HIV prevention focus, warning that treatment is not a cure. Crime and Safety: Police investigate the mysterious death of a Roman Catholic priest, while Bulawayo authorises a pauper mass grave for unclaimed remains from an accident.
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