Education Infrastructure: NBM plc, Press Trust and the Malawi Government have pledged K1.2 billion for a 112-bed girls’ hostel plus staff housing at Njerenje Community Day Secondary School in Balaka, aiming to improve learner safety and retention. Macroeconomic Outlook: The World Bank cut Malawi’s growth forecast to 2.3% (from 2.6%), pointing to weaker global demand, higher energy costs and tighter financial conditions. Pensions Compliance: The Reserve Bank of Malawi says closer work with the Ministry of Labour can strengthen enforcement of the Pension Act after arrears rose sharply, including unpaid contributions. Cost of Living & Energy: Employers say a petrol price cut in May hasn’t eased household costs enough, as transport and non-food prices remain under pressure. Migration & Repatriation: Malawi has started evacuating citizens from violence-hit areas in South Africa, with the first convoy of 645 people set to return via Mwanza Border Post. Digital Transformation: Government and Huawei are partnering on a $180m (MK311bn) digital identity project to reduce repeated paperwork and modernise public services. Agriculture & Food Security: The AfDB highlights the Shire Valley Transformation Project as a game-changer for irrigation, productivity and livelihoods. Business & Forex: MCCCI warns Malawi’s manufacturers are squeezed by a widening gap between official and parallel forex rates, urging urgent unification. Industry Skills: Malawi is pushing AI adoption for competitiveness, while solar training initiatives are building green-energy skills for youth.