AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoVAT and food costs: Zimbabwean grain millers warn a 15% VAT on rice will push prices up and squeeze household spending, after Statutory Instrument 15 of 2024 reinstated VAT and removed duty exemptions on basic commodities. Health accountability in Gaza: Patients at Chigubo Health Facility in Mozambique’s Gaza province accuse authorities of supplying expired medicine for four months; district officials say an internal investigation is under way while the provincial directorate denies the claims. Cabo Delgado security funding: Mozambique confirms it will secure funds for Rwandan troops supporting counter-terrorism in Cabo Delgado, saying the reinforcement buys time for Mozambican forces to train and prepare. Mozambique-China ties: Mozambique’s state visit to China highlights deeper economic cooperation, boosted by China’s zero-tariff policy for African exports. Investment push: South African firms signal interest in boosting investment in Mozambique ahead of a planned Maputo investment summit. Regional peace and defence: Ethiopia and Mozambique pledge to deepen military cooperation, linking security to development. Transport reform: Mozambique weighs opening parts of its rail network to private operators, aiming to improve services and reduce bottlenecks.
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