AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHigh Court Ruling: Malawi’s High Court nullified President Peter Mutharika’s appointment of Chrissy Kamwachale as Nurses and Midwives Council CEO, saying the decision was unlawful and made without legal authority. Digital Divide: Information and Digitalization Minister Shadric Namalomba launched the Kalira Telecommunications Tower in Lilongwe to expand connectivity for underserved communities. Tobacco Economy: Malawi’s 2026 tobacco marketing season has pulled in about K494 billion (US$282.5m) so far, but earnings are sharply down from last year as volumes and prices fall. Aviation Accountability: Fresh parliamentary testimony in the Chilima plane crash inquiry is intensifying scrutiny of the “bad weather” narrative, while CAAM warns Malawi could fail next year’s ICAO audit without urgent aviation safety and security upgrades. Mega-Farms Push: Government says it is seeking about $2.4bn (K4tn) from partners to invest in 470,000 irrigable hectares under mega-farms. Sports: Mighty Wanderers have shifted focus to their CAF Champions League preliminary round tie after losing the Airtel Top 8 final to Ekhaya FC, with CAF referees also named for upcoming matches.
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