AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWater Crisis: Harare residents are paying more for less as the city’s supply stays erratic, with dry taps and rising reliance on private boreholes and tankers—while a Special Water Levy adds pressure. Power Push: ZESA says private generation is accelerating the end of load shedding, with new projects adding hundreds of MW in the pipeline. Road Momentum: Work on the Gwanda–Maphisa Road is speeding up, with Government targeting completion of the 55km stretch by November. Ease of Doing Business: Cabinet has approved regulatory reforms cutting fees and compliance costs across manufacturing, finance, real estate and health to boost investment and MSMEs. Media Shift: Traditional media isn’t dying—it’s evolving to stay credible as misinformation and AI deepfakes spread. Regional Tensions: South Africa faces renewed anti-migrant protests, with calls for investigations into who is funding and driving them. Tech & Health: Zimbabwe is also seeing AI and STEM pushes for girls, while health systems across Africa feel the strain as donor support becomes less predictable.
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