AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSouth Africa Migration Crackdown: South Africa says it has repatriated 2,745 foreigners in a week after President Ramaphosa vowed tougher action on illegal immigration, with Malawians among those affected as mobs order people without papers to leave by June 30. Regional Business Fallout: Justice Minister Kubayi admits the anti-migrant crisis is hurting South Africa’s image and business ties, including cancelled bookings for South African artists across the continent. Malawi Return Logistics: Hundreds of Malawians returning from South Africa are stranded at Mwanza border after buses drop them and leave, raising fears of lost money and unsafe journeys home. Deportation Cost-Sharing: South Africa plans to bill origin countries like Nigeria, Ghana and Malawi for deportation expenses, including detention and transport. Procurement Watch: Malawi’s gender and human-rights advocates weigh in on the ESCOM transformer and pole procurement controversy, warning against interference and urging strict adherence to procurement laws. Agribusiness & Food Security: AGRA and partners are scaling post-harvest tools in Malawi to cut food losses, promoting hermetic storage bags, shellers and threshers. Inclusion & Rights: Malawi marks International Albinism Awareness Day with renewed calls for rural awareness, job access and protection, while MHRC warns discrimination persists. Education: Education Ministry says it will engage Mangochi communities after concerns about rising school dropout risks ahead of upper primary.
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