AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHealth System Shock: USAID’s exit is exposing how fragile Africa’s donor-funded health programmes have become, with experts warning that when funding shifts, services like HIV, TB, malaria, maternal care and surveillance can quickly unravel. Zimbabwe Health Scare: A hantavirus scare has landed three Zimbabwean health workers in strict quarantine after repatriation from Ascension Island, but public trust is strained as questions grow over whether authorities told the full story. Monetary Update: President Mnangagwa says RBZ gold reserves are now 4.48 tonnes and ZiG is backed by over US$1.4bn, as the state pushes confidence in the currency. Mining Safety Push: After Matobo’s Nugget Mine tragedy, calls are rising for stronger artisanal mining safety, training and formalisation. Crime Crackdown: Police have launched a manhunt for suspected drug lords in Harare’s high-density suburbs, with claims of links to armed robbery. Business & Markets: ZSEH flags softer trading after Econet’s exit, while WestProp moves to clean up its balance sheet by removing non-performing assets. Governance & Rights: Zimbabwe is testing facial recognition tech, sparking alarm from rights groups ahead of key elections. Labour & Policy: ZDAMWU warns the green transition could cost jobs unless workers are protected through structured social dialogue.
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