AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRoads & Finance: Transport minister Jappie Mhango says National Bank of Malawi’s K100 billion loan will speed up reconstruction of the Golomoti–Monkey Bay Road, boosting trade between Dedza and Mangochi. Elections & Public Assets: Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) says a court order has sealed its Njewa warehouse in Lilongwe over an expired lease and pending government approval tied to expenditure controls. Fertiliser Policy & Environment: MEPA defends delays in approving Dowa’s fertiliser plant, citing concerns over hazardous waste handling and risky chemical processes that need clarification. Migration Pressure in South Africa: Hundreds of Malawians remain stranded outside the Malawi consulate in Johannesburg, with aid groups warning of harsh conditions and no clear return timeline. Climate Risk: Experts warn El Niño could worsen inflation, foreign exchange shortages and growth if rainfall and farm output are hit again. Trade Watch: Malawi’s trade deficit with SADC has tripled to K1.4 trillion in 2024 as imports surge and exports lag. WAFCON Build-Up: The Scorchers arrive in Rabat for friendlies against Morocco and Ghana ahead of their maiden Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
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