AGP Executive Report
Last update: 22 minutes agoWAFCON Quarter-finals (Malawi focus): Malawi’s Scorchers book a historic last-eight spot and now face Ghana in Rabat on Sunday, with the knockout stage also deciding direct qualification for the 2027 Women’s World Cup. Parliament Oversight: Malawi Parliament adjourns sine die after passing 12 Bills, while the Speaker urges stronger committee oversight beyond routine work. Cannabis Shock in Mzimba: Police arrest a Cannabis Regulatory Authority board member and another man with about 19.2kg of suspected cannabis, after a roadblock stop. Health System Strain: Public hospitals in Malawi used drug money to buy gloves after a Central Medical Stores stockout. Food Prices Pressure: Global staple prices edged up in July as heatwaves, energy costs and El Niño-related risks bite. Economy Watch: The Reserve Bank of Malawi keeps the policy rate at 24% as inflation eases gradually. Mining Debate: Government says Kangankunde rare earth fears need a better public debate, insisting exploration sample sizes aren’t proof of wrongdoing. Legal/Tax Tensions: Police and MRA carry out coordinated raids on opposition MP Kadzipatike’s offices in Lilongwe and Mzuzu.
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