AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWAFCON Afterglow: Malawi’s Scorchers returned to a hero’s welcome in Lilongwe after a historic WAFCON debut—runners-up to Cameroon and World Cup-bound for Brazil 2027—while First Lady Gertrude Mutharika confirmed President Mutharika’s K5 million gift to each player. CAF Recognition: Temwa and Tabitha Chawinga made the WAFCON Team of the Tournament, with CAF’s Best XI dominated by Cameroon and also featuring Malawi’s midfield and attack. Digital Divide Push: At the Digital Africa Summit, Malawi’s ICT minister and MACRA said coverage isn’t the problem—usage is—citing low internet uptake despite 4G reach, and pointing to reforms that could unlock MWK 1.1 trillion and 490,000 jobs by 2030. Local Government Cashflow: Councils face a one-day scramble to submit Constituency Development Fund cashflow paperwork after a tight NLGFC deadline. Gold Markets Plan: Government, via MAMICO, plans gold buying centres from September to curb smuggling, after estimating over $700m in gold leaves Malawi outside government channels. Energy Forex Bottleneck: The energy ministry says Marep Phase 9 delays persist due to foreign exchange shortages leaving imported equipment stranded.
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