AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAnti-Corruption Crackdown: The Anti-Corruption Bureau has arrested former Malawi Defence Force commander General Paul Valentino Phiri on five alleged offences, including abuse of office, and he is now being questioned ahead of court. Human Rights Watchdog: President Arthur Peter Mutharika has appointed nine new commissioners to the Malawi Human Rights Commission, with the term starting September 20, 2026. Telecom Consumer Pressure: TNM is responding to complaints that mobile data bundles are disappearing too fast, while MACRA investigates billing and deductions on both TNM and Airtel Malawi. Fuel Crisis Hits Contractors: Fuel shortages are threatening delivery timelines for public projects, with contractors warning that lack of fuel could delay work under the RCDF. Land Dispute Resolution: Government has identified 600 hectares for the Kasasile displaced community in Mpherembe, with plot allocation set to begin October 5. Health & Rights: Advocates are calling for pregnant women and communities to help design the medicines they use, especially for conditions like pre-eclampsia. Economy & Debt: The World Bank is urging Malawi to speed up restructuring of commercial external debt to protect fragile debt sustainability.
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