AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoImmigration Update: Malawi has retained visa-free or simplified entry for travellers from 160 countries, while 47 others must get visas or prior authorisation before departure, with the rules framed around reciprocity and security. Health & Training: Malawi will host the COSECSA surgical AGM and scientific conference at Bingu International Convention Centre from Nov 27 to Dec 4, drawing over 1,500 practitioners under a theme focused on surgery amid antimicrobial resistance. Economy & Jobs: Tobacco earnings have fallen sharply, with about $260.8m (K456.6bn) earned in 16 weeks and the average price dropping to $2 per kg, raising fresh foreign exchange worries. Sports (WAFCON): Malawi’s Scorchers head into the WAFCON semi-final against Algeria with coach Lovemore Fazili warning against complacency as the team chases a first-ever final and keeps World Cup momentum alive. Local Development (Lilongwe): Malangalanga property owners have approved Malawi Housing Corporation’s redevelopment plan to upgrade staff quarters, including better drainage, roads, lighting and green spaces. Politics & Courts: The High Court moved CDEDI executive director Sylvester Namiwa’s bail hearing to Thursday, while MCP says the arrest of its legal affairs director George Kadzipatike is politically motivated. Regional Migration Costs: South Africa says deportation and repatriation spending hit about R292m and has asked Malawi, Nigeria and Ethiopia to reimburse repatriation costs.
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