Trade & Investment: The UK and Malawi pledged deeper economic ties at a London business roundtable, with talks spanning agriculture, mining, energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, healthcare, tourism, finance and tech. Uranium & Mining Policy: Malawi says it will resume uranium exports in mid-August after Mining Minister Thoko Tembo met Kayelekera operator Lotus Resources and set a reference price process for royalty calculations. Rare Earths Mining: Lindian Resources has fired its first production blast at Kangankunde, moving into active mining with ore stockpiled ahead of plant commissioning, while AuKing’s Tundulu drilling is flagged as showing early rare-earth promise. Power Sector Governance: ESCOM and PML defended the Single Buyer licence transfer as a reform for efficiency and transparency, after CDEDI argued the licence should stay with ESCOM. Public Finance & Accountability: A leaked audit has rocked Malawi’s Electoral Commission over alleged K10bn election spending irregularities, including questionable vehicle procurement. Education Costs: Public universities announced up to 100% tuition hikes, triggering backlash from students and civil society over affordability and access. Roads & Food Supply: The EU/ADB-funded Nsipe–Chingeni–Liwonde road is delayed to 2027 due to compensation disputes, raising fears for timely fertiliser movement under FISP. Public Health & Agriculture: Malawi’s Pestcide Control Board launched a national push to tackle rising pesticide poisoning deaths, calling for stronger data, coordination and evidence-based regulation. Banking for SMEs: NBS Bank rebranded SME Banking to “Business Banking,” pitching faster, more modern support for entrepreneurs. Creative Industry: TNM launched a nationwide Music Star Search with a K120m prize and a car, aiming to boost youth talent and the creative economy.