AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMunhumutapa Day Politics: Zimbabwe marked President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s birthday as a public holiday, but the celebrations in Mvurwi drew backlash after reports of 588 cattle gifts from politically connected figures, reigniting debate over patronage and inequality. Anti-Corruption Push: ZACC chair Michael Reza says corruption must be fought regionally as Zimbabwe hosts the inaugural SADC Anti-Corruption Expo and Games in Victoria Falls. Public Procurement Reform: PRAZ says the National Standard Price List is helping curb overcharging in public tenders, with procurement practitioners meeting in Victoria Falls to push inclusion and integrity. Competitiveness Drive: The NCC’s summit in Bulawayo is pushing regulatory overhaul, digitalisation and ease-of-doing-business reforms, with Bulawayo positioning itself as a test case for faster licensing and better service delivery. Zimbabwe-China Industry Link: VP Constantino Chiwenga urged Chinese battery makers to set up production in Zimbabwe, arguing raw materials are already mined locally and should be processed and manufactured in-country. Media Job Cuts: Zimpapers announced a digital-first restructuring that will lead to retrenchments, including shifting ZTN to an OTT model. Bulawayo Waste Fight: The city convened an emergency meeting over a government directive to engage Geo Pomona for waste management, as residents and civic leaders resist the deal.
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