Immigration Crackdown in the Region: South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation on rising anti-immigrant tensions, promising “decisive” action while warning against xenophobia and vigilantism; new reforms tighten border controls and increase workplace inspections, with repeat offenders facing tougher penalties. Malawi Energy Access Under Pressure: The Malawi Rural Electrification Programme (Marep) is leaving rural schools and villages in the dark, with Matundu Primary’s learners with visual impairment still stumbling without promised electricity. Environment and Energy Transition: Malawi is urged to accelerate a shift away from biomass energy and restore degraded landscapes as environmental losses are said to drain about 7% of GDP annually. Fuel Import Risk: UNCTAD warns Malawi’s fuel import bill could jump by about 2.2% of GDP if Middle East disruptions push oil prices up. Industry and Regulation Spotlight: MEPA faces fresh allegations of delays and possible corruption in approving ESIA reports, including for a fertilizer plant in Dowa, while MBS destroyed 300 bales of expired soya chunks and fined a wholesaler. ICT and Export Push: Sparc Systems unveiled a blueprint to scale Malawi’s ICT exports across Africa, citing growth in digital services earnings. Agribusiness Updates: Salima Sugar Company appointed Clement Kumbemba as new CEO, and Namuleri Farms won Best Agribusiness Farm at the National Product Magazine mid-year awards.