AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoLake Kariba Ferry Disaster: Zimbabwe police say the death toll from the Lake Kariba capsizing has climbed to 72, after rescuers recovered 25 more bodies on Saturday; the Rural Infrastructure Development Agency ferry was licensed for 90 but reportedly carried far more passengers, with authorities still working to identify victims and account for the missing. Land Reform Reversal Claims: President Mnangagwa says a new move to return some farms is not a reversal of the 2000s land redistribution, citing separate categories of land claims and compensation mechanisms. Housing Policy Shift: Government is reviewing colonial-era building by-laws to cut construction costs, speed up housing delivery and allow more alternative building technologies. Churches Called to Act: Mnangagwa urges churches to partner Government on development, including tackling drugs, poverty, crime and youth violence. Crime Update: Police report the re-arrest of an escaped Mutimurefu Prison convict after a shootout in Masvingo, while another suspect allegedly escaped custody after a drugs and cough syrup seizure. Sports & Culture: AmaZulu coach Arthur Zwane backs Zimbabwe youngster Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya to reach top levels; meanwhile, a regional spelling drive in Limpopo is seeking young Zimbabwe spellers for the SADC Spelling Bee.
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