AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFuel Crisis in Lilongwe: Diesel has “all but vanished” from filling stations in the capital, leaving drivers stuck in hours-long queues while petrol keeps flowing nearby, raising fears of knock-on effects for transport and prices. Electricity Debate: Civil society groups say Malawi’s power deficit is about 100MW and urge faster maintenance and fixes, while Forum for National Development argues blackouts must continue briefly to avoid worse outages later. Digital ID Scrutiny: Malawi’s Nzika Digital ID Wallet is rolling out, but questions are growing over contracts and how biometric data is protected as citizens demand trust and safeguards. Anti-Corruption Pressure: UTM leader Dalitso Kabambe renews calls for independent probes into corruption, money laundering, trafficking and procurement irregularities, warning against intimidation and political spin. MCP Leadership Fight: The Malawi Congress Party is split over whether Lazarus Chakwera should seek another term, with internal elections looming. Agriculture Safety: The Pesticides Control Board suspends licences for importing “chi m’bulu” (aluminum phosphide) after concerns about misuse and unsafe open-market sales. Sports—Netball: Malawi Queens clinch bronze at the Africa Netball Cup, beating Namibia 50-45 after a tough campaign. Football—AFCON Qualifiers: Malawi Flames start Group B strongly with a 2-1 win over South Sudan, setting up the next trip to Angola.
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