AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHealth Sector Overhaul: President Mnangagwa has ordered the Ministry of Health and Child Care to remove bureaucratic hurdles in importing and procuring medical equipment and services, aiming to speed up specialist care and improve quality nationwide. First Family Court Drama: Lawyers for Kelsea Tafirenyika say she has apologised to First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa and insists she never dragged the First Family into her drugs and money-laundering case, while she remains in custody seeking bail. Inflation Watch: ZimStats reports ZiG inflation at 2.9% in August, but economists warn low inflation doesn’t automatically mean people can afford more or trust ZiG for savings. Lake Kariba Tragedy: Kariba ferry disaster probe deepens as RIDA coordinator Ignatius Chiome is arrested and charged with culpable homicide over the Aug 11 capsizing that killed 97. Harare Demolitions: Harare City Council signals a fresh crackdown on illegal land deals, warning of demolitions tied to unapproved cooperatives and structures along Harare Drive. Bulawayo Corruption Claims: Residents demand action after ZACC arrests five Bulawayo councillors and a former councillor over alleged US$52,000 bribe demands. Food Labeling Plan: Government is considering traffic-light nutrition labels for packaged foods to curb high sugar, salt and fat marketing to children. Zimbabwe-South Africa Ties: Mnangagwa used the SA business forum to push faster health-service procurement and broader cooperation as regional economic diplomacy ramps up.
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