AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAnti-migrant protests: South Africa is being urged to investigate who is funding and organising ongoing demonstrations targeting undocumented foreigners, with analysts warning the issue is being pulled into wider right-wing politics across the region. EIS and taxation backlash: In Malawi, critics are intensifying pressure against Electronic Invoicing System (EIS) and higher taxes, arguing revenue gains aren’t translating into better lives for traders and workers. Cost of living squeeze: ECAM reports April household costs jumped 8.15%—transport up 40% after the 1 April fuel price rise, while food also climbed (tomatoes nearly doubled). Limbe blackout blame fight: MaBLEM rejects claims that Pacific Limited solely caused the Limbe blackout, saying heavy rains and ESCOM infrastructure placement were the main triggers. Mining governance spotlight: With mining projected to generate up to $43bn over 14 years, campaigners warn districts and communities are still being sidelined from benefits, calling for stronger decentralisation and local revenue sharing. Health and development: A Lancet study says the malaria vaccine RTS,S/AS01E cut child deaths by 13% in high-transmission areas.
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