ESCOM Anti-Vandal Push: ESCOM has stepped up campaigns with police and chiefs in Dowa’s Lumbadzi to curb transformer and other infrastructure vandalism that disrupts power and hits local livelihoods. Weather & Disaster Readiness: Malawi is moving toward real-time forecasting after work on a new weather radar at Kasamba Hills in Blantyre, with officials saying it will improve early warnings and guide community action. Fertiliser Project Funding Woes: Luanar’s proposed K57.27bn fertiliser plant is facing uncertainty as private investment and scaling funds remain tight, even as trials progress. Forex Debate: MCCCI is calling for phased exchange-rate unification, arguing multiple rates are worsening forex shortages and distorting trade, while critics warn it could trigger devaluation shocks. Maize Market Relief, Hunger Risk: Maize prices are easing as the main harvest advances, but FEWS NET warns overall supply still falls short of national needs. Cotton Farmers in Limbo: Admarc delays in starting the 2026 cotton marketing season are leaving farmers without expected purchasing and price support. Pesticide Crackdown: Police and the Pesticides Control Board arrested a Mzuzu man over illegal, expired pesticides and forged labels, warning of serious health and farm risks. Airtel Africa Foundation: Airtel Africa Foundation’s inaugural report highlights $6.2m support across education, digital inclusion, financial inclusion and sustainability, including scholarships and school connectivity in Malawi.