AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMCP Leadership: The party says it may amend its rules to let former president Lazarus Chakwera lead it into the 2030 election, despite provisions barring him after his 2025 defeat. Pension Dispute: Blantyre District Council has invited civil servants planning a November 3 protest over the contributory pension scheme to discuss their concerns, including alleged failures to remit government contributions. Public Finance: Germany says its support helped the Malawi Revenue Authority raise more than K40 billion through tax audits in 2025–26, and has committed €68.8 million for development programmes. Government Accountability: The government will not join a civil society-led assessment of its first year in office, citing concerns about the dialogue’s methodology and representation. Mining Policy: Malawi’s plan to channel artisanal gold through state-backed buying centres faces questions over unverified estimates of illegal trade and the lack of a completed sales agreement. Extradition Ruling: The High Court has published its reasons for blocking the order to extradite Shepherd Bushiri and his wife to South Africa, citing procedural shortcomings, including the couple not being heard.
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