Energy Governance & Rural Electrification: CSOs say procurement failures and alleged political interference are leaving rural communities waiting as government seeks to recover about K1.4bn paid in advance under MAREP Phase 9, while communities still lack power. ESCOM Procurement Pressure: A coalition plans to seek Constitutional Court clarity over alleged OPC interference in ESCOM procurement, warning it could derail Malawi Agenda 2063. Power Reliability on the Ground: ESCOM credits guards and communities in Thyolo for stopping transformer vandalism that could have worsened outages. Fuel Costs & Trade Impact: A continent-wide comparison shows Malawi has the most expensive petrol in Africa at about $3.83/litre, highlighting pressure on transport and industry. Digital Payments for Markets: ADMARC is partnering with Airtel Money to let farmers buy and sell produce via mobile money, reducing cash shortages and misuse risks. Rare Earths Push: Lindian Resources is setting up a Singapore office to run rare-earth sales and logistics directly after terminating a trading agency deal, as Kangankunde nears first production. Agriculture Innovation: MUST is scaling an organic urine-based fertilizer after trials showed performance comparable to inorganic options. Business Credit Crunch: A World Bank diagnostic says most Malawian firms struggle to access credit, weakening the industrial base and jobs. Mining & Resources Updates: Chilwa Minerals expands reconnaissance at Mpyupyu West, while Lindian also terminated an off-take deal for monazite concentrate. Health Supply Failure: A TB patient report highlights facilities running out of RHZE drugs, delaying treatment and risking spread. Politics & Accountability: Mzimba South MP Emmanuel Chambulanyina Jere was arrested over alleged quarry theft tied to a 2021 road project.