AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRBM & Finance: Reserve Bank of Malawi Governor George Partridge urged stronger regional rules for non-bank finance, saying pension and insurance firms are vital for savings and development across SADC. Digital Payments: Airtel Malawi plans a virtual card for international online payments in Kenya, aiming to challenge M-Pesa GlobalPay. Fuel Crisis Fallout: In Zambia, police arrested 19 Malawians and 5 Zambians over alleged petrol smuggling totalling over 5,000 litres, with the haul reportedly destined for Lilongwe. IMF Watch: Malawi awaits an IMF verdict on talks, with officials in Lilongwe hoping for a favourable outcome—after missed targets reportedly threaten near-term relief. Women’s Football & Tech: Airtel Malawi rewarded the Scorchers (WAFCON finalists) with 5G routers and data subscriptions, while the team prepares for a home Olympic qualifier against Zimbabwe. Sports Business: Standard Bank sealed a K250m one-year sponsorship for Blue Eagles, boosting the title-chasing club. Tertiary Sports: TESSAM Games Top 8 line-up is set for Oct 17–18 across men’s football, women’s football and netball. Arts & Culture: A new Chichewa film, ANEMWE, is set for December, bringing theatre performers to the big screen. Fashion: Thethana’s modern, heritage-rooted fashion push reaches the Création Africa finalist stage.
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