Telecom Competition Push: Malawi will invite bids for a third mobile network operator, aiming to bring a credible investor after past licence holders failed to build networks and left the market stuck with two players. Governance Under Scrutiny: Police/Fiscal Police stormed Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) offices in Lilongwe to question staff over an “incomplete and inconclusive” Auditor General audit report, with MEC disputing the process. Food Security Accountability: ADMARC confirmed 70 metric tonnes of maize rotted at its Liwonde depot; an activist is calling for an independent probe as Malawi faces recurring hunger pressure. Mining Revenue Watch: Malawi Revenue Authority says mineral royalties are lifting Q1 performance, with e-invoicing progress and higher penalties from non-compliance. Roads Funding: Roads Authority reports K1.77bn toll collections (Apr–Jun 2026) up 56%, channelled into M1 road rehabilitation. Standards & Consumer Trust: Malawi Bureau of Standards warns poverty is pushing buyers toward inferior goods, urging stronger enforcement and public reporting. Arts & Rights: COSOMA royalties row deepens as entertainment stakeholders accuse the copyright body of weak transparency and fairness. Regional Trade Risk: South Africa’s anti-immigrant enforcement is disrupting cross-border transport, raising concerns for logistics and investment stability.