AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoUrban Water & Sanitation: Harare is moving to tackle illegal settlements as consultations and field inspections ramp up over unsafe water, poor sanitation, pollution and unplanned growth affecting an estimated 390,000 households, with calls for long-term fixes. Water Access: Mutare’s Gimboki is seeing safer water gains through a Dutch partnership, with new household connections and community water kiosks benefiting hundreds. Transport & Environment: The Harare–Masvingo–Beitbridge Highway rehabilitation is in the final stretch, with 31.9km left, promising smoother trade flows along a key North–South Corridor route. Waste & Resilience: Masvingo commissioned a US$1.2m engineering fleet and opened a new 20-bed maternity unit, with the fleet also set to support stormwater drainage and the Cambria Landfill project. Climate Risk & Preparedness: Kenya’s El Niño resilience funding shows what Zimbabwe may face too, as UN-linked forecasts flag climate shocks across the region, including Zimbabwe. Governance & Pollution: Zimbabwe’s plastic pollution is worsening as regulations are flouted, raising pressure for stronger enforcement. Digital Ethics & Culture: UNESCO-backed “Fearless Frontiers” will train young journalists on ethical AI and artistic freedom across Southern Africa, including Zimbabwe.
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