AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoLocal Governance & Accountability: Malawi’s Ministry of Local Government has set councils a strict deadline to develop maintenance policies after World Vision hands over K17 billion projects in Lilongwe, with Minister Ben Phiri urging proper council-led upkeep and MPs pushing for Constituency Development Funds to support maintenance. Public Finance & Fraud: Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) demands suspension of NOCMA officials tied to a US$403,605 cyber-fuel payment fraud and calls for an independent probe and disciplinary action. Law & Justice: Former MEC Chief Elections Officer Andrew Mpesi has been arrested by Fiscal Police in Lilongwe over alleged MEC school-fee payments for his children after his resignation. Gender-Based Violence: Malawi recorded 24,467 GBV cases in 2025, with women making up over 22,000, as officials warn the real challenge is implementation, access to services, and accountability. Sports: CAF has released the 2027 U-23 AFCON qualifiers draw, with Malawi set to face Eswatini in the first round. Community & Security: Illovo Sugar Malawi is investing MK2 billion in a new Nchalo police station after theft and vandalism of sugarcane and irrigation equipment.
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