AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFood Security Shock: WFP warns COVID-19 could nearly double acute hunger to 265 million people by end-2020, with Africa among the hardest hit as trading networks and livelihoods come under pressure. Education Accountability: At Nyamadzere CDSS in Nsanje, at least 15 girls are reported sleeping in a ransacked maize mill after long-abandoned K110 million hostels were left unfinished—raising fresh questions on how public spending reaches learners. Environment & Industry: MEPA has lifted Press Cane’s stop order after nearly five months, saying the ethanol distiller made progress on effluent rehabilitation and compensation for Chikwawa communities. Inflation & Costs: Malawi’s food inflation eased in April thanks to harvesting, but non-food prices stayed high as logistics and fuel costs bite. Forex Pressure: RBM says Malawi’s forex squeeze is worsened by a fuel import bill above $700m versus tobacco earnings under $400m, pushing gold and mining expansion as part of the fix. Security Crackdown: Police and MDF arrested 14 suspects in Msundwe/Nsundwe over assaults, smuggling, illicit alcohol and counterfeit goods.
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