Energy & Power Reliability: EGENCO says the 20MW Nkula B unit is still offline as critical spare parts are delayed, pushing the country toward more blackouts. ICT & Skills: Malawi launched the Huawei ICT Talent Development Programme to train young people in practical digital skills, aiming to close the digital gap under Malawi 2063. Mining & Rare Earths: AuKing Mining has started its maiden ~10,000m drilling at the Tundulu Rare Earths Project in southern Malawi, targeting scale and continuity after airborne surveys flagged new drill-ready targets. Agriculture & Food Security: Rural Women’s Assembly members in Malawi’s south are growing organic produce, but lack land titles and capital remain major barriers to scaling up. Trade & Transport Corridors: Zimbabwe, Malawi and Mozambique moved to harmonise regional transport corridors, citing border delays, fragmented rules and infrastructure gaps that raise transit costs. Competition & Consumer Protection: Malawi’s CFTC fined Standard Bank MK100m for loan disclosure failures and also penalised FDH Bank, Nitro Phos and others over unfair practices and defective fertiliser. Digital Economy & Fraud: Rwanda’s fraud risk is shifting toward identity checks at account creation, a warning for the region as digital services expand. Football & Industry Branding: FAM says it has tracked down counterfeit Malawi national team jersey production in Tanzania and warns more arrests will follow. Governance & Accountability: The arrest of former State Residences Chief of Staff Prince Kapondamgaga deepens investigations into Chakwera-era officials. Migration & Social Tensions: Anti-xenophobia groups in South Africa say tougher immigration controls won’t stop violence without immediate law enforcement and action on poverty and unemployment.