Food Security & Markets: ADMARC is set to start buying maize nationwide at K900/kg, but only K5bn of the K60bn budget has been released so far, raising fears of weak purchasing continuity for farmers. Agriculture Policy: Government raised onion procurement prices under its buffer stock scheme by 24.4% to Rs 15.80/kg and reported record pulse buffer stocks, aiming to protect farmers’ returns while stabilising prices. SME Finance: MEDF launched a K100bn loan disbursement drive to expand affordable credit for MSMEs, stressing repayment discipline to keep the fund revolving. Infrastructure & Transport: Demolitions have begun for the Liwonde–Matawale road rebuild, funded by a World Bank K106bn loan, with works expected to start soon. Energy & Mining Governance: President Mutharika split the Energy and Mining portfolio into two ministries, appointing Jean Mathanga for Energy and Thoko Tembo for Mining. Public Health Oversight: Parliament’s PAC warned of alleged diversion of embalming chemicals into fish preservation, calling for stronger regulation of medical supply chains. Regional Trade & Logistics: NOCMA denied favouring foreign fuel hauliers, citing Malawi-registered tanker shares and exclusive use of Malawian transporters on the Mozambican route. Crime & Borders: South Africa’s Beitbridge bust intercepted 713kg of methaqualone (ABBA) worth nearly R1bn, with arrests including Malawians, highlighting cross-border organised crime risks.