AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoWorkforce & Skills: President Mnangagwa urged Harare Institute of Technology graduates to use their skills to industrialise and modernise Zimbabwe after capping 734 students at the 17th graduation ceremony. Health Infrastructure: Zimbabwe is moving to expand disease testing capacity at United Bulawayo Hospitals, with an Ebola-capable lab at UBH expected to start screening once equipment installation is completed. Public Health Intelligence: Africa CDC and partner countries validated a Behavioural Intelligence and Infodemic Management framework to better use community and information data for outbreak response and immunisation decisions. Road Safety & Injury Prevention: Government plans a demerit points system that could cancel driving licences for repeat traffic offenders, aiming to curb fatal crashes. Child Protection: A Ruwa maid was arrested over alleged sexual abuse of a 5-year-old boy, highlighting risks for children in homes where domestic workers have access. Disaster Response: A minibus crash involving members of the African Apostolic Church left at least 27 dead and prompted a State of Disaster, with government pledging support for medical bills and burials. HIV & Youth Support: A One Stop Centre in Umzingwane is helping reduce HIV risk, teen pregnancies and violence for adolescent girls and young women through layered medical, counselling and legal support.
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