AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoIMF Talks & Kwacha Fears: Malawi’s Finance Minister Joseph Mwanamvekha says the IMF mission (June 9–18) will focus on macro stability and fiscal discipline, with “no discussion on devaluation,” as inflation and forex shortages squeeze households. Fertiliser Push: Entrepreneur Napoleon Dzombe says construction of his Dowa fertilizer plant is nearing completion, with production expected before year-end after rain delays. Public Accountability: The Ombudsman says only 9 of 22 binding rulings were complied with by MDAs in 2025/26, raising concerns over weak enforcement of administrative justice. Elections Shake-up: Malawi Electoral Commission Chief Elections Officer Andrew Mpesi has resigned, with a three-month notice period, amid scrutiny after the 2025 polls. Drug Bust at Beitbridge: South African border authorities intercepted a truck from Malawi carrying about 713kg of methaqualone (ABBA) worth nearly R1bn; three suspects were arrested. Refugee Pressure: Tanzania’s Nduta camp closure is triggering a chaotic influx of Burundian refugees toward Nakivale, Kakuma and Mahama, with arrivals reported as hungry and vulnerable. Health & Education: WHO-backed data highlights the RTS,S malaria vaccine reducing child deaths in Ghana, Kenya and Malawi; Scotland also launched a £7.5m inclusive education initiative for Zambia, Malawi and Rwanda.
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