Rare Earths Push: Lindian Resources says Kangankunde’s Malawi rare-earth project is moving fast toward first production, with access to the stage-one pit, explosives approvals, and a production drill rig now starting the first blast pattern ahead of commissioning in October 2026. Solar Project Risk: Press Corporation’s 50MW Nkhoma solar plan could slip because government is still finalising the implementation agreement needed for bankable financing, even as PCL targets October commissioning. Food Prices & Borrowing: NSO reports households are borrowing mainly for consumption, while inflation data point to easing food pressure—both signals of strain and gradual relief in everyday costs. Fuel Price Debate: MERA has cut petrol, diesel and paraffin, but analysts and groups like CDEDI say the reduction is too small to meaningfully ease transport and food prices. Water Utility Oversight: Parliament’s PAC cleared Blantyre Water Board on non-revenue water after loss-reduction steps, but flagged unpaid pension contributions. Road Shutdown Backlash: HRDC’s planned M1 Karonga–Chiweta shutdown on July 1 sparked pushback from other groups warning it could disrupt trade, farming and access to services. Climate-Health Innovation: Nexa, a new initiative led with partners including Malawi, will fund locally led climate-health innovations with a first call opening June 22. Tea Sector Adaptation: Tea researchers urge farmers to adopt improved, climate-resilient varieties to protect yields and quality.