AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoTelecom Regulation: MACRA has ordered Airtel Malawi and TNM to compensate customers after both operators implemented tariff increases without the required seven-day public notice, with compensation due by 31 July 2026. Housing & Consumer Protection: Malawi’s real estate regulator remains largely dormant 18 months after the Real Estate Management Act, leaving house hunters vulnerable to “dobadobas,” cloned adverts and non-refundable viewing fees. Agribusiness & Compliance: PCB intensified pesticide registration and importation training for industry players, while MEPA issued a compliance warning to Dzombe’s Dowa fertiliser plant and flagged strict adherence to ESIA/ESMP conditions. Health & Jobs: A K50bn renal dialysis project is still stalled, affecting over 8,000 patients annually and prolonging Malawi’s dialysis shortage. Transport & Logistics: Government is pursuing new vessels to replace the ageing MV Ilala on Lake Malawi to cut logistics costs and modernise water transport. Economy Watch: Inflation eased to 21.1% in June as food prices slowed, but MCCCI warns subdued growth is still not creating enough jobs for new labour market entrants. Climate Risk: DCCMS warns a strong-to-very-strong El Niño is developing and may persist into 2027, with district-level advisories issued for planning. EU Funding: The EU approved a €143m package for Malawi covering agricultural value chains, electricity infrastructure, education and social protection.
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