Agriculture & Climate Risk: Malawi’s Natural Resources Ministry warns a Super El Niño could bring below-normal rains, especially in the South, threatening crops, water levels and health—urging stronger preparedness. Fertilizer Supply Pressure: Agroecologists say Gulf fertilizer disruptions may push farmers to lean more on manure, compost and crop diversification as urea prices rise. Food Systems & Skills Transfer: China-Malawi ties spotlight the Science and Technology Backyard model, sending students to China to run field trials and extension training back home. Construction & Infrastructure: Veteran engineer Wellington Mandowa is honoured at National Construction Day, while FDH Bank backs Golomoti–Monkey Bay Road rehab with a K100bn credit facility. Energy Sector Governance: ESCOM and PML defend the Single Buyer licence transfer as a reform, as CDEDI argues it’s unnecessary and could raise tariffs. Mining & Rare Minerals: Malawi’s uranium exports are set to resume in August after talks on Kayelekera; Lindian starts active rare earth mining at Kangankunde, and Fortuna reports 96%+ rutile results at Mkanda. Finance for Growth: NBS Bank rebrands SME Banking into “Business Banking,” promising sector-driven lending for entrepreneurs and manufacturers. Education & Talent: Chevening Scholars are hailed as Malawi’s future leaders, and TNM launches a Music Star Search with K120m plus a car to boost youth creativity. Regional Shock: Xenophobic violence in South Africa is driving Malawians into repatriation queues and camps, with processing delays and uncertainty.