AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoWomen’s Football Fundraising: Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has launched a drive to raise K1 billion to support the Malawi Scorchers’ first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations appearance in Morocco, covering accommodation, camping and air travel, with a send-off dinner set for July 10 at Bingu International Convention Centre. Sports Return to Action: Malawi Queens shooter Mwawi Kumwenda will rejoin the national team on July 15 in England ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, after a training stint in Australia. Trade & Tourism Angle: A UK-Malawi Business Roundtable in London boosted hopes for more investment and tourism-linked partnerships, with the UK Chamber of Commerce planning a permanent Malawi office. Migration & Travel Safety: South Africa extended condolences after a Malawian national died on a Malawi-bound repatriation bus near Musina/Beitbridge, with police and forensic procedures reported as completed before the journey resumed. Economy & Visitor Confidence: World Bank data shows Malawi’s investment climate is weakening, with gross investment falling to 11.1% of GDP in 2024—an issue that can affect jobs and travel demand. Local Economy Snapshot: NSO reports agro-commodities make up over 90% of Malawi’s exports, highlighting slow diversification.
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