AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoLake Malawi Shipping Upgrade: Malawi signed a $20 million deal with Chinese firm Hongtai Investment Group to deliver two vessels and modernise Monkey Bay Shipyard, aiming to cut transport costs and boost trade and tourism on the lake. Banking Access Warning: An economist says 92.6% of Malawians work in the informal sector, making banks unable to verify income—while high interest rates and strict collateral rules keep small businesses locked out of loans. Miss World Fallout: Malawi’s Miss World 2026 representation sparked controversy after reigning queen Thandi Chisi was replaced by first runner-up Ireen Navicha, with organisers citing age eligibility and Chisi disputing the reasons. Lilongwe Scam Arrest: Police arrested “iPhone Daddy” (Innocent Josephy) over an alleged K3.2 million iPhone scam after victims paid upfront via social media. Education Results: MANEB released MSCE 2026 results: 59.26% pass rate (111,510 of 188,169), with male pass rate at 62.80% and female at 53.77%. Governance Support: CDH Investment Bank donated K5 million to the Institute of Internal Auditors Malawi for its governance forum and annual conference in Mangochi.
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