AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDigital Economy & Policy: Malawi’s forex crunch is stalling telecom investment, threatening broadband and digital services needed for MW2063, with mobile operators excluded from key foreign-exchange support. Health & Safety: A joint PIJ–ZBS investigation warns Malawi’s cancer patients may be getting substandard, falsified or expired drugs because the country lacks independent testing capacity for oncology medicines. Water & Climate Resilience: Stories from southern Malawi show how weak water, sanitation and hygiene at rural health facilities forces women to walk for water after delivery—pushing calls for stronger WASH in maternity care. Agriculture & Food Security: Farmers in Chikwawa are reviving drought-tough indigenous crops like sorghum and cowpeas, using seed fairs and research support to cut climate risk and boost nutrition. Energy & Environment: Malawi’s forest loss is linked to charcoal, brick burning and illegal logging, while government pushes alternative building materials to reduce fire-burnt bricks. AI Governance: COMESA’s AI consultation in Lilongwe highlights the need for a verification standard before AI is used in public services. Healthcare Systems: Malawi’s referral hospitals are described as in gradual collapse, with broken equipment and long waits undermining care.
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