AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoAviation Safety & Accountability: A parliamentary inquiry told that Mzuzu Airport has operated for over 10 years without functional air navigation equipment, forcing a Visual Flight Rules approach—raising fresh questions after the Chilima crash. Immigration & Corruption: Malawi’s Department of Immigration says a passport fraud scheme involving “doba-dobas” and even suspected insiders is advanced, with victims reportedly paying up to K600,000. Local Government & Public Safety: Creck Hardware donated fire engines to Lilongwe City and Mangochi councils, as Minister Ben Phiri pushes councils to plug emergency gaps. Sports Discipline & Governance: SULOM fined FCB Nyasa Big Bullets K3.35m over misconduct at the Ekhaya FC match and warned of point losses. Football Administration: Bullets’ newly signed foreign coaches are stuck awaiting work permits, delaying their official duties. Agriculture Transformation: Roza Mbilizi urged private sector support for commercial agriculture at the National Agriculture Fair, while SFFRFM plans one-stop input centres nationwide. Health & Prevention: First Lady Getrude Mutharika urged environmental health professionals to prevent outbreaks through local action. Anti-Corruption: ACB summoned NOCMA CEO over a reported $403,605 payment tied to alleged fraudulent correspondence. Elections & Justice: Lilongwe court charged four MEC officials, including former chief elections officer Andrew Mpesi, over misuse of public funds. International Exposure: Malawi creatives and cultural products are being invited for Expo 2027 in Serbia, with most costs covered by the host programme.
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