Telecom Consumer Protection: MACRA ordered Airtel Malawi and TNM to compensate customers after the operators implemented approved mobile data tariff changes before the required seven-day public notice, with refunds/credits expected for affected users and a deadline set for completing payments. Inflation Watch: Malawi’s annual inflation eased to 21.1% in June (from 23.4% in May), driven mainly by softer food prices after the maize harvest, offering some relief to households even as non-food costs remain high. Climate Risk: The Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services warned that a strong-to-very-strong El Niño is developing and could persist into 2027, with high chances of surpassing the 2015/16 event—raising planning urgency for all districts. Fertiliser Industry Push: MEPA cleared Mulalo Granular in Dowa to begin operations after environmental checks, a step expected to boost local fertiliser supply and reduce import dependence. Health & Biotech: Gates MRI and India’s Serum Institute signed an agreement to manufacture the TB vaccine candidate M72/AS01E, currently in Phase 3 trials across several countries including Malawi. EU Development Finance: The EU approved a €143m package for Malawi covering agricultural value chains, electricity infrastructure, education and social protection. Urban Development Cooperation: Malawi and Poland discussed cooperation on land and housing reforms as Malawi accelerates its urbanisation and industrialisation agenda. Migration & Humanitarian Support: Malawi’s inter-ministerial committee reiterated rejection of xenophobia and said humanitarian concerns for affected foreign nationals in South Africa will be addressed within lawful migration management.