AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPublic Appointments Under Fire: Youth and Society (YAS) has warned the Chief Secretary that politicised appointments in statutory corporations and public institutions are eroding constitutionalism and public trust, even as it credits recent steps to clean up irregular public-service wage billing. Water Pump Contract Clash: A K13.6 billion solar water pump deal is under audit after Fisd Limited allegedly failed to deliver 756 of 800 pumps on time, with the firm blaming FX and site delays. Pension Trust Fund Red Flags: Fresh scrutiny is building around the Public Service Pension Trust Fund, with reports pointing to weak oversight and mismanaged retirement savings. Tobacco Market Shock: Farmers and commentators are alarmed after buyers rejected about 90% of tobacco at auction floors, raising fears for forex as inflation ticks up. Food Safety Warning: Traders in Lilongwe are reportedly using the pesticide Ethion 50 EC to preserve fish—raising health concerns. Mining Security Push: Malawi Defence Force arrested five foreign nationals in Chikwawa over alleged illegal mining, prompting calls for citizens to report suspicious activity.
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