AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWomen’s Health Recognition: Dr. Rasha Kelej (Merck Foundation CEO) has been named among ABCD Africa’s “100 Most Impactful Voices 2026,” spotlighting her work on women’s empowerment, girls’ education and equitable healthcare. Parliament & Governance: Three new MPs were sworn in as Parliament resumed, while lawmakers opened a fresh session with intense focus on Malawi’s repatriation response after xenophobic violence in South Africa. Rare Earths Scrutiny: Malawi officials dismissed claims of irregularities around Lindian Resources’ Kangankunde rare earths project, saying there’s no proof of backroom dealings as the firm targets first production in Q4 2026. Tragic Loss in Healthcare: Police are investigating the death of 28-year-old Dr Atughanile Chomo, found tied and with a rope around her neck at her home in Blantyre. Forex Case: The Reserve Bank of Malawi is central to a $1.1m forex seizure case involving two Tanzanian nationals charged with illegal exchange and money laundering. Music Industry Shake-up: Onesimus and manager Tonderai Banda ended their five-year partnership, and Chawa Beats also confirmed the end of his nine-year deal with Merchah. WAFCON Countdown: The expanded 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco kicks off July 26, with Malawi among the 16 teams.
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