AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFuel Shortages Explained: A fresh economic look at Malawi’s fuel queues says the “global vs domestic” blame game misses the point: Malawi imports nearly all petroleum and the real trigger is foreign-exchange scarcity, with policy and supply factors deciding how bad queues get. Medicine Shortages Deepen: Parliament’s health chair says stolen medicines are reaching markets abroad, leaving hospitals with only about 75% of essential supplies and patients reportedly dying. Mutharika’s One-Year Address: President Peter Mutharika is set to speak tonight as Malawians face blackouts, dry taps and fuel scarcity, with critics demanding clearer answers. Drug Theft Link to Theft: Health officials warn diversion is eroding gains from CMST funding, while CMST points to an $18m+ debt to international suppliers. Food Insecurity Warning: El Niño could worsen hunger, with 2.6 million people projected to face food insecurity in 2026/27 as incomes and labour demand take a hit. Accountability Spotlight: HRDC presses for a direct presidential explanation over the treatment of Vice-President Jane Ansah and calls for stronger independence of key anti-corruption and prosecution offices. Sports & Community: EGENCO begins restoring Nkula B Unit 6 (20MW) after a five-week outage; FAM rolls out e-ticketing to curb gate fraud; and disability youth demand a stronger voice in climate and education policy.
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