AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMigration Crackdown in South Africa: South Africa says it has repatriated 2,745 foreigners in a week after President Cyril Ramaphosa vowed tougher action on illegal immigration, with mobs ordering people without residency papers to leave by June 30. Malawi Repatriation from Durban: Malawi’s government has started sending buses from Sherwood Park in Durban, where thousands of Malawians have been sheltering amid safety fears; officials say around 300 are expected to leave by end of today, with more departures continuing as paperwork verification goes on. More Arrests, More Tension: South Africa’s Justice Minister says over 40,000 illegal immigrants have been arrested since January, while the country also faces international backlash and travel warnings from partners like Australia. ESCOM Procurement Questions: In Malawi, governance and human rights advocates are urging the ACB to investigate alleged interference in ESCOM’s transformer procurement, warning it could undermine trust in public procurement rules. Digital Identity Push: Malawi and Huawei are partnering on a MK311 billion digital identity project aimed at cutting repeated paperwork and improving public service delivery. Albinism Rights: Malawi’s Gender Minister reaffirmed government commitment to protecting persons with albinism as the country marks International Albinism Awareness Day.
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