AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMedia Awards & Integrity: Times Group was honoured for its contribution to Malawi’s media transformation, while Nation Publications Limited won Newspaper of the Decade at the Media Council of Malawi’s Access to Information and Media Awards. Investigative Journalism: Investigative reporter Vitus-Gregory Gondwe received the “Most Resilient Journalist of the Decade” award, praised for decades of public-interest reporting. Arts & Culture: Blantyre Arts Festival (Baf) pushed back on claims it’s fading, announcing a free Blantyre Dance Festival on October 3 at Chichiri Museum. Humanism & Secularism: Humanists Malawi’s Wonderful Mkhutche discussed progress against witchcraft recognition and superstition, and how secular activism is growing. Sports Spotlight: Malawi’s Junior Flames lost 1-0 to Eswatini in AFCON U-23 qualifying first leg; Malawi Queens urged immediate preparations for the 2027 Netball World Cup. Entertainment & IP: After Netflix success, “Bad Influencer” creator called for African creatives to own their intellectual property. Tech & Consumer Watch: MACRA launched an urgent probe into complaints that TNM and Airtel data bundles are disappearing too fast.
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