AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCulture & Heritage: Zimbabwe’s Baradzanwa Mbira Festival lit up Culture Month with star performances, including Jah Prayzah, and high-level diplomatic attendance—showing how music is becoming a regional brand. Health Beliefs: Malawi is pushing back on myths with a clear message: “Hypertension isn’t witchcraft,” as rural patients are getting diagnosed and treated for the “silent killer.” Tourism Push: Malawi and Zambia agreed to deepen tourism ties via a Joint Technical Committee, focusing on destination marketing and cross-border products. Trade Test for AfCFTA: AfCFTA faces a new test as Tinubu backs an African commodity exchange to cut reliance on external currencies and markets. Power Crisis: Egenco told Parliament blackouts are far from over—breakdowns, fuel shortages and spare-part limits are squeezing supply, even as demand rises. Labour & Safety: Malawi is also dealing with forced-labour reports involving Malawians held in Myanmar scam operations. Minimum Wage: Government gazetted new minimum wage rates effective June 1, 2026, raising pressure on businesses. Governance Watch: Youth and Society warns of politicised appointments in public institutions.
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