AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoHigh Court Bail Ruling: Human rights activist Sylvester Namiwa was granted bail by the High Court in Lilongwe on Friday, with the judge ordering prosecutors to disclose their case within seven days and warning against arrests “as a gag” in a treason and false-news matter. Prison Release Delayed: Despite the bail order, Namiwa is reported to have spent the weekend at Maula Prison because police paperwork and bond processing were not completed in time. Tax Pressure on MRA: Finance Minister Joseph Mwanamvekha urged the Malawi Revenue Authority to intensify revenue collection as foreign aid declines, saying Malawi must become self-reliant and warning against complacency. Ebola Preparedness: ECSA Health Community launched a six-month cross-border emergency push along 33 DRC border entry points, including Malawi, to strengthen screening, isolation, labs and digital surveillance. Lilongwe Planning Crackdown: A stop notice halted a shopping mall project in Area 10 after authorities said it encroaches on the Area 10 dam catchment and violates the city land-use plan. Yellow Fever Certificate Scandal: A Telegraph investigation alleges officials in Malawi have been selling yellow fever vaccination certificates to unvaccinated travellers at airports and hospitals. Women’s Football Boost: MPs pledged continued support for the Malawi Scorchers after their WAFCON success, while NBM announced K500 million in recognition and Silver Strikers Ladies opened their regional qualifiers with a 2-1 comeback win over Costa do Sol.
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