Critical Minerals & Mining: Malawi is drawing fresh ASX attention as AuKing reports new geophysics at its Tundulu rare earths project, pointing to a much larger carbonatite system, while also working through the MMRA licence transfer process and using an earn-in deal to keep exploration moving. Fertiliser Industry: MEPA has pushed back on claims of delays over Napoleon Dzombe’s Mulalo granular fertiliser plant in Dowa, saying the developer’s late resubmission of revised environmental documents caused a major hold-up—leaving the factory idle. Agribusiness & Governance: Questions are growing after the appointment of murder suspect Paul Limbani Taulo as CEO of SFFRFM, a key institution managing fertilizer support for smallholders. Health & Trade Costs: Government import tariffs on essential medicines are raising alarm among health advocates, who warn higher duties could push up drug prices, while officials have not clearly explained the policy. Digital Economy: Datacom Malawi donated MK10 million to support ICTAM’s ICT Expo 2026, with telecom and ICT stakeholders urging stronger collaboration to grow ICT exports, trusted payments and fraud resilience. Macroeconomy & Finance: The IMF says it is in accelerated talks with Malawi for a new assistance programme, as the US-Iran conflict continues to strain energy and fertiliser supply chains. Logistics for Aid: DHL launched a humanitarian logistics academy in Johannesburg to train local responders on customs, dangerous goods handling and safer, faster aid delivery.