Digital Procurement: CSM Technologies has secured a World Bank-funded contract to build Malawi’s Electronic Auctioning Platform under the Digital Malawi Acceleration Project, aiming to replace paper-based tenders with a secure, auditable online system. Roads & Transport Finance: National Bank of Malawi has launched rehabilitation for the Lot 2 Golomoti–Monkey Bay corridor (28.4km), part of the wider road push to improve connectivity and trade. Mining Governance: President Arthur Peter Mutharika swore in Thoko Tembo as Malawi’s first dedicated Minister of Mining, urging tougher negotiations and warning against mineral smugglers and cartels. Fertiliser Industry: Parliament’s joint committee has cleared Napoleon Dzombe’s fertiliser manufacturing project in Dowa after delays tied to environmental documentation with MEPA. Power & Industry Continuity: Government says Malawi’s load shedding should ease from next month with a 100MW boost via storage, solar, imports, and restored generation. Education & Inclusion: Beautify Malawi is building girls’ changing rooms and improving sanitation in public schools to cut menstrual-related absenteeism. ICT & Regulation: MACRA DG Mayamiko Nkoloma has earned a PhD, with research focused on digital health systems. Energy & Consumer Safety: A campaign warns tourists about methanol poisoning risks. Education Connectivity: Airtel Africa plans to connect 5,000 schools across Africa by 2027, with Malawi’s Airtel Nzeru Connect Airtel already linking 36 schools. Rare Earths: Lindian Resources reports independent validation of 98% NdPr extraction for its Kangankunde rare earths pathway.