AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoForestry Crackdown: Nine people were arrested in Kaning’ina Forest Reserve over illegal logging, charcoal burning and firewood production, with timber, charcoal and tools seized in a joint operation by Forestry, Police, the Defence Force and Parks. Regulatory Turnaround: MEPA has lifted Press Cane’s stop order after progress on effluent pond rehabilitation and compensation—clearing the way for a restart after a five-month shutdown. Farmers Under Pressure: Tobacco auction burley growers say rejection rates are hitting as high as 91%, arguing auction farmers are losing while contract tobacco moves more smoothly. Security Intensifies: Police and the MDF stepped up operations in Msundwe and Nsundwe, arresting 14 suspects tied to assaults, smuggling, illicit alcohol and counterfeit goods, including confiscated ethanol and “Mkalabongo.” Agri-Inputs Push: Wait Holdings has started fertiliser blending in Blantyre at 50MT per hour, aiming to cut reliance on costly imports. Inflation Watch: Ecama warns Malawi must keep food inflation falling fast to reach 15% by March 2027. Water & Tourism Hit: Lake Malawi levels are rising fast, submerging homes and tourism facilities across lakeshore districts.
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