South Africa Xenophobia Fallout: Malawi says it’s monitoring vigilante attacks on African migrants and has started diplomatic and consular steps via its Pretoria High Commission and Johannesburg Consulate to support affected nationals. Critical Minerals Push: Sovereign Metals reports high-value heavy rare earth minerals at its Kasiya mine, including dysprosium, terbium and yttrium, with concentrations higher than top global producers—potentially recoverable from mining waste. Women in Business Finance: Germany’s envoy flags persistent barriers for Malawian women entrepreneurs in accessing affordable credit, as a Growth Accelerator programme expands grants, training and mentorship. Transport Safety & Infrastructure: Nacala Logistics will install spikes at the Chirimba rail crossing (Magalasi Road) from June 8 to stop motorists misusing the train passage gap, after calls for clearer warning signs and lights. Power Sector Under Attack: ESCOM reports ongoing vandalism of transformers and cables, warning it’s draining billions and disrupting essential services. Tobacco Market Update: Six weeks into the season, Malawi’s tobacco earnings are about K120bn ($68m), down versus last year, though rejections are improving. Payments Innovation: PayPal launches its dollar-backed stablecoin PYUSD in Malawi and 26 other African countries to speed up cross-border transfers. Water & Environment: Malawi launches major biodiversity and ecosystem protection frameworks, while separate reporting warns safe water access needs far more funding to hit 2030 targets.