Firms to face tougher human rights scrutiny
Businesses in Malawi may face stricter scrutiny of their operations. The government proposes linking human rights compliance to business licensing, regulatory inspections, and public procurement. These changes are part of a new five-year National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights. The plan runs from 2026 to 2031. It aims to ensure companies protect surrounding areas and respect the rights of workers.
Malawian businesses risk tougher scrutiny of their operations, with government proposing to link human rights compliance to public procurement, business licensing and regulatory inspections. This is part of a new five-year National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights that runs from 2026 to 2031, which seeks to ensure companies respect workers’ rights, protect surrounding … The post Firms to face tougher human rights scrutiny appeared first on Nation Online .