AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPower & Justice: ESCOM says two men caught with 100 metres of aluminium conductor wire were each sentenced to 10 years’ hard labour for vandalising power infrastructure, urging the public to report theft and damage. Courts & Tax: Malawi’s High Court refused to halt the Malawi Revenue Authority’s Electronic Invoicing System rollout, clearing the way for the online invoicing regime to proceed. Security & Accountability: Former MDF commander general Paul Valentino Phiri spent the night in police custody after his bail ruling was postponed, following his arrest by the Anti-Corruption Bureau on allegations including illegal arms and “terrorist property.” Urban Development: Mayors and senior council officials from Malawi’s cities and municipalities met in Salima for a first-ever urban governance symposium to tackle shared city challenges together. Health & Research: Vice President Jane Ansah urged more health research and innovation in Africa, calling for better working conditions and support for health workers. Water Access: Water Mission Malawi commissioned a reticulated solar safe-water system for Mkoko communities, targeting thousands including Mkoko Primary School. Agrifood Investment: Malawi will host a National Agrifood Systems Investment Symposium in Lilongwe to push private-sector investment under the Malawi 2063 agenda. Sports & Media: Mighty Wanderers FC donated K10 million to SWAM ahead of its AGM, backing sports journalism in Malawi.
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