Telecom Competition: Malawi’s government is preparing to invite bids for a third mobile operator, aiming to cut high data and call costs after earlier licence attempts failed to build networks. Mining & Revenue: The Malawi Revenue Authority says mineral royalties are boosting collections, with K28.4bn raised in Q1 2026/27 and higher penalties tied to non-compliance. Digital Tax Push: MRA reports it is nearing its Electronic Invoicing System target, with 8,428 businesses already registered toward 9,000. Food Security Risk: A WFP funding gap of $68m (K118bn) threatens hunger relief and school feeding, with coverage set to drop from September without new funds. Agritech & Farming Tech: Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) has launched an AI-powered fertigation system to automate irrigation and fertiliser use for climate-smart crop production. Tobacco Traceability: The Tobacco Commission rolls out a “know your grower” tracking system for the 2026/27 season to improve traceability and unlock international market confidence. Quality Standards: Malawi Bureau of Standards says poverty is pushing consumers toward inferior goods, while some producers lower quality to match prices. Clean Cooking Industry: PressCane is expanding ethanol cooking stoves, backed as a way to reduce charcoal pressure and create jobs.