AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoParliament Oversight Clash: Malawi Law Society says it will join a judicial review case challenging an injunction that blocks Speaker Sameer Suleman from setting up joint ad hoc committees to scrutinise government, arguing it raises separation-of-powers questions. EU Support for Malawi: The EU commits about €143 million in 2026 for Malawi, including €35m for agriculture, €40m for energy efficiency, and €68m for secondary education, with the EU backing Parliament’s oversight role. Blantyre Kidnapping: Police are searching for British national Nusrat Osman, abducted near Mount Pleasant, and are offering K30 million for information leading to her rescue and arrest of the captors. Water Board Bailout: A behind-the-scenes K24 billion rescue helped Blantyre Water Board cut losses by over 70%, converting K19.2b government debt to equity and reducing power costs via a special energy tariff. Cost of Living Pressure: MERA raises paraffin prices by 5.74% to K4,641 per litre, while petrol and diesel remain unchanged. Education & Fees: MANEB faces backlash over a K70,000 remarking fee per subject, with parents questioning whether money is refunded if grades change. Food Security Move: NFRA opens maize procurement to all suppliers on a first-come basis to replenish the strategic grain reserve.
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