Fuel Haulage Dispute: Malawi’s fuel transporters are accusing NOCMA and the Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority of favouring Tanzanian truckers, saying locals wait weeks to load in Dar es Salaam while Tanzanians make multiple trips and get paid in dollars—an issue that hits hard amid Malawi’s foreign exchange squeeze. Public Accountability Pressure: The Ombudsman says only 9 of 22 binding determinations were complied with in 2025/26, as ministries ignore rulings amid weak enforcement and bureaucratic delays. Water & Energy Crisis: HRDC warns of worsening water outages and diesel shortages across Lilongwe, Blantyre and Mzuzu, saying the lack of safe water is raising public health risks. Agriculture Support: IFAD approved a $30.9m (K54.1bn) grant for Malawi to boost productivity and rural livelihoods, including support for FISP as a crisis response. Rare Earths & Mining: Sovereign Metals confirms monazite-hosted heavy rare earths at its Kasiya pits, pointing to a potential third revenue stream alongside rutile and graphite. ICT & Industry Skills: Sparc Systems pledged MK20m to sponsor ICT Expo 2026, backing platforms for startups and young ICT professionals. Court Ruling: Industrial Relations Court cut Patrick Mabedi’s unfair dismissal claim against FAM from MK916m to MK53.7m. Tobacco Worries: The 2026 tobacco marketing season is underperforming, with lower volumes, lower prices and shrinking revenue threatening farmer incomes and foreign exchange.