AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMarket Access: UNDP is bringing women- and youth-led businesses in Zimbabwe and five other countries into a regional initiative, with training in AfCFTA rules, digital trade and export readiness. Mining Wealth: Platinum’s price surge offers Zimbabwe a chance to lift revenue, but communities near major mines say roads, schools and water services have not kept pace with the wealth extracted. Mining earned a record US$8.5bn in exports in 2025. Trade: Exports rose 60.7% in the first eight months of 2026, but forecasts point to a widening trade deficit, keeping pressure on efforts to grow local production and cut import dependence. Markets: Zimbabwe stocks rallied as Delta and CBZ lifted the ZSE, while Innscor led gains on the VFEX. Energy Investment: Invictus Energy is nearing drilling at Musuma-1 in the Cabora Bassa Basin, as it seeks further funding for its Zimbabwe gas exploration programme.
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