AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPower Crisis: Zimbabwe’s national grid collapsed Monday at 6:24pm after a fault on the Warren–Alaska 330kV transmission line, triggering widespread blackouts; ZESA says power was restored to most bulk supply points by 10pm using imports from Eskom and Hydro Cahora Bassa plus local generation from Kariba and Hwange, with crews still working to synchronise remaining units. Mining Value Push: Government has started building and upgrading mineral testing laboratories, beginning with modernising the National Metallurgical Laboratory in Harare, to improve assaying of lithium ore and help Zimbabwe retain more value from its minerals. Returnees, Reintegration & Safety: President Mnangagwa urged Zimbabweans returning from South Africa to come home, promising “safe and dignified” reintegration, while ZACH stepped up GBV prevention in communities receiving returnees through door-to-door awareness and one-stop centre support. Constitutional Politics: CAB3 cleared Parliament’s Senate stage with overwhelming support, but critics warn it delays elections and shifts presidential election power to Parliament. Harare Sports Economy: Harare launched a provincial sport development interim committee to strengthen grassroots coordination, alongside Carling Black Label pool tournament expansion to 31 regions. Cricket & Culture: India’s Sanju Samson was left out of the Zimbabwe T20I squad, sparking debate, while Zimbabwe’s film push continues with the Bulawayo premiere of “Sizolobola.”
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