AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoWAFCON Final Build-Up: Malawi’s Scorchers, powered by Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga, set up a first-ever Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final against Cameroon in Rabat after beating Algeria 3-1; Cameroon reached the decider by edging Morocco on penalties, with goalkeeper Michaely Bihina starring. Power Sector Fallout: A K65.9bn dispute between Escom and Egenco over power purchase payments has been resolved through write-offs, tariff changes and a government bailout, sparking consumer anger over “financial gymnastics” and fears households will pay twice. Mining Devolution Watch: Civil society welcomed plans to devolve some mining functions to district councils, saying it could boost transparency and local participation, but warned reforms may fail without funding and capacity. WASH Push: Government launched a Presidential Compact on WASH aiming to raise safe water and sanitation access by 2030, bringing players under one national programme. Governance & Accountability: Speaker Sameer Suleman praised delegates at the CPA Africa conference in Lilongwe, while debate on an “open Parliament” continues to grow. Sports Beyond Football: Malawi’s tobacco production forecast was revised down to ease oversupply fears, and a separate report highlights gaps in cross-border health data for Mozambicans in Malawi.
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