AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoJudicial Accountability: Social media firebrand Kamangila has issued a four-week ultimatum to Malawi’s Judicial Service Commission over a corruption probe into two bench members, saying the inquiry has dragged on for 21 months and is eroding public trust. Local Governance: Constituency Development Fund reforms are now pushing “people-centred” delivery, with a new rule that projects must be fully funded from the start to stop half-built, abandoned works; MEDF has also received K1.2bn for youth and women enterprise loans. Road Safety: Two people died and 21 were injured in a head-on crash on the Limbe–Zomba Road after a minibus attempted to overtake. Economy & Trade: Malawi’s tobacco earnings have fallen by about K203bn year-on-year, while foreign exchange pressure remains stark as imports far outpace exports. Health & Aid: A study warns US-backed paediatric HIV treatment for children dropped sharply after US aid cuts, and Malawi health groups fear UK aid reductions could hit HIV, maternal health and family planning. Sports: Malawi’s Super Falcons WAFCON preparations continue as the tournament in Morocco kicks off July 26. Regional Crisis: AFP reports more than 160,000 foreign nationals have left South Africa amid anti-migrant unrest.
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