Xenophobia Fallout: Malawi says it has started consular and diplomatic steps after vigilante attacks and anti-migrant violence in South Africa, with reports of Malawians among those fleeing; authorities are also arranging support for affected nationals. Agribusiness & Value Addition: Nasfam won praise from Ireland’s minister after demonstrating how donor funding moves from farm production through its commercial factory to finished products for shelves and school meals. Market Access Pressure: Farmers in Ntchisi are demanding better roads, saying poor routes are blocking transport of produce to markets and even delaying access to healthcare during the rainy season. Mining & Critical Minerals: Sovereign Metals reports high-value heavy rare earth minerals at Malawi’s Kasiya project, including dysprosium, terbium and yttrium—potentially boosting the site’s strategic value beyond rutile and graphite. Insurance Sector Rules: Malawi’s insurance players back stronger enforcement under the new Insurance Act, including mandatory premiums before cover takes effect and tougher penalties for fraud. Regional Fisheries Governance: SADC renewed the board of the Regional Fisheries Monitoring Control and Surveillance Coordination Centre, keeping Stanley Ndara as chair and prioritising vessel registers and reduced donor reliance. Food Policy: Malawi reiterates that the maize export ban remains in force while it awaits updated food balance guidance.