AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSouth Africa Xenophobia Watch: Anti-immigrant protests are flaring again in South Africa, with vigilantes threatening to remove undocumented migrants by June 30—reviving memories of the 2008 violence as anger over jobs, crime and resource pressure fuels scapegoating ahead of November municipal elections. Malawi Tax Ruling: Malawi’s Supreme Court of Appeal has thrown out Illovo Sugar (Malawi)’s bid in a tax dispute with the Malawi Revenue Authority, saying Illovo lacked standing to challenge non-resident tax obligations for South African firms. Fuel Crunch: Fuel shortages are worsening in Malawi, with long queues and delays disrupting transport and threatening supply chains during a critical season. MRA Revenue Push: MRA is registering about 3,000 rented properties in Blantyre and Lilongwe to widen the tax base and tighten rental income compliance. Trade & Industry: Malawi’s trade fair opens in Blantyre as officials urge local manufacturing and value addition to reduce import dependence and boost exports.
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