Mobile Money & Finance: Airtel Africa has picked the London Stock Exchange for its planned 2026 IPO of Airtel Money, targeting the second half of the year as it seeks a wider investor base. Consumer Finance Promotions: Airtel Money’s Tola promotion is nearing the finish line, with two weeks left before the MK50m grand prize after disbursing MK300m to 3,030 winners, including three MK5m weekly draw recipients. Standards & Trade: Malawi Bureau of Standards says poverty is pushing buyers toward cheaper, substandard goods—while some producers deliberately lower quality to match prices—urging stronger public reporting and clearer enforcement. Tax Administration: The Malawi Revenue Authority says it is close to its Electronic Invoicing System target, with 8,428 businesses registered toward 9,000, as compliance improves. Agri-Tech & Climate Resilience: Malawi University of Science and Technology has launched an AI-powered fertigation system to automate irrigation and fertiliser use for higher yields and climate-smart farming. Clean Cooking & Industry: PressCane is expanding ethanol clean-cooking solutions, with Minister Patricia Wiskes praising the shift away from charcoal and the jobs and export potential it brings. Digital Economy Policy: Government is moving to tackle digital piracy through a multi-stakeholder forum, calling for technology-driven enforcement to protect creators and tax revenue. Regional Energy: SADC is urging more investment in energy infrastructure, citing only about 50% electrification across the region and highlighting key cross-border transmission projects including the Malawi–Mozambique link.