AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSouth Africa migration row: South Africa’s presidency rejected claims the country is being “isolated” after anti-migrant protests, saying a “misinformation campaign” is portraying it as a “pariah state,” while officials stress enforcement of immigration laws. Return pressure on Malawians: In Durban, about 200 Malawians were still waiting at a repatriation site as processing moved to Musina, with delays tied to unpaid wages; aid groups say some families are sleeping outdoors. US immigration bill hits Malawi: US Rep. Nancy Mace introduced a “Third World Immigration Moratorium Act” that would bar entry from 39 countries including Malawi, echoing Trump-era travel ban logic. Malawi digital procurement: CSM Technologies says it won a World Bank-funded contract to build an Electronic Auctioning Platform for Malawi’s Digital Malawi Acceleration Project, aiming to make public buying more transparent. Health warning: Malawi is among countries flagged in a methanol poisoning risk list, with tourists warned to watch for dangerous products. WAFCON build-up: Malawi’s Scorchers arrived in Rabat for friendlies vs Morocco and Ghana ahead of their debut at WAFCON. Inflation update: Malawi’s inflation eased to 21.1% in June as food prices moderated. Data protection fees: MACRA held consultations in Lilongwe on draft data protection regulations, including proposed registration fees for data controllers and processors.
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