Rare Earth Mining: AuKing Mining says it has kicked off a maiden ~10,000m combined arms drill campaign at its Tundulu rare earths project in Malawi’s emerging REE district. Power & Industry: EGENCO warns of more blackouts as Nkula B’s 20MW unit stays offline, with spare parts delayed to the second week of June. Competition & Consumer Protection: Malawi’s CFTC fines Standard Bank MK100 million and FDH Bank MK200 million, while Nitro Phos Ltd is hit with MK50 million over alleged defective fertilizer supply and liability exclusions. Digital Skills for Youth: Malawi launches the Huawei ICT Talent Development Programme to train young people in practical tech skills under the Malawi 2063 push. Agriculture & Resilient Seeds: IMIC-Africa strengthens maize breeding partnerships aimed at resilient seed systems across Africa, with Malawi-linked efforts to improve farmer access to better varieties. Manufacturing Push: Government reiterates support for manufacturing to drive the Malawi 2063 agenda, highlighting incentives, infrastructure and skills programmes. Environment & Energy Transition: Malawi is urged to accelerate the shift away from biomass energy as environmental losses are reported to cost the economy heavily. Energy Costs Risk: UNCTAD warns Malawi’s fuel import bill could jump if oil prices rise after Middle East disruptions. Local Business Under Court Order: High Court bars Burundian traders from returning to Mgona Market in Lilongwe pending a substantive case. Scholarships: NBM plc awards K1.7m scholarships to 57 needy students, including four at Mzuzu University, under its Mo Excellence Programme.