AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRegional Power Trade: Malawi has completed its side of the 400kV Mozambique-Malawi (MOMA) interconnector and says Mozambican construction is now done too, with the line energised on August 8; tariff talks are the last hurdle before commercial electricity trading starts. Energy & Transport Policy: MERA says EV charging will be rolled out in a phased way, targeting selected filling stations in major towns rather than forcing every outlet to install chargers immediately. Cross-Border Trade Facilitation: Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe agreed a customs-to-customs data exchange roadmap to speed cargo clearance, improve revenue collection and curb illicit trade. Governance & Accountability: Former MERA boss Collins Magalasi has been arrested again as investigators deepen the Amaryllis Hotel cash-trail probe. Business & Finance: CDH Investment Bank reported half-year profit after tax of MK41.0bn, up from MK18.3bn, driven by higher interest income and trading margins; Standard Bank launched the “Khaa! Your247” digital bills promotion. Health & Social Protection: A new push highlights how lack of water, sanitation and hygiene in rural health facilities is harming women giving birth; breastfeeding advocates also call for safer, stigma-free spaces for mothers.
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