AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSanganai/Hlanganani Expo Buzz: President Mnangagwa wrapped up his Masvingo tour of the 19th Sanganai/Hlanganani/Dzimbahwe World Tourism Expo, praising the province’s turnout and calling for stronger domestic tourism campaigns to get Zimbabweans exploring places like Matobo Hills and Matobo National Park. MICE Push: Tourism Minister Barbara Rwodzi highlighted Sanganai’s expanded programme, including sports, gastronomy and a MICE conference, as Government positions Zimbabwe as a competitive business-events destination. Domestic Tourism Campaign: Mnangagwa urged families to travel locally first, arguing it strengthens the tourism industry and spreads benefits to communities. Fastjet Capacity Boost: Fastjet Zimbabwe will extend its wet-leased A320-200 operations to end-October 2026 and return for December peak demand on Harare/Victoria Falls routes. Music Rights Tension: ZIMURA rejected a “blanket” US$150 licence claim by In Total Band, saying it only covers a single event and not unlimited commercial use of artists’ work. Vendor Crackdown Health Worry: Harare’s renewed push to clear informal traders by Sept 9 has sparked fears of sanitation and rainy-season disease risks, with references to the 2008 cholera outbreak. Travel Deal Watch: Johannesburg–Harare is currently the cheapest Zimbabwe option, while Victoria Falls fares cost more and Bulawayo is the priciest. Tourism & Finance: Stanbic Bank officially opened its Chiredzi branch, backing the Lowveld economy—good news for tourism-linked business growth.
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