AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMalawi Travel & Tourism Updates: Malawi’s Parliament says it still needs an extra K400 million to fully fund the 55th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Africa Region Conference in Lilongwe (9–16 August), with preparations ongoing at Bingu International Convention Centre. Health & Access: Dialysis is set to start at Mzuzu Central Hospital in October, easing the long-distance burden on northern kidney patients after K3 billion was allocated in the 2026/27 budget. Community & Safety: Government has secured land for the permanent resettlement of displaced Kasasile families in Nkhata Bay after protests, with temporary shelter already arranged and disaster management support in place. Regional Mobility for Malawians: South Africa’s DIRCO lists Malawi among countries eligible for 30-day visa-free entry, making short trips and transit easier. Learning & Skills: Airtel Africa Foundation, with MUST, has selected 25 Malawian STEM scholarship beneficiaries, including hostel, data bundles and laptops—boosting future tech talent for tourism-linked services. Tourism Disruption (Elsewhere): Table Mountain Aerial Cableway in Cape Town will close 27 July–9 August for annual maintenance, affecting travel plans for visitors.
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