AI & Agribusiness: Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) has launched an AI-powered fertigation system that automates irrigation and fertiliser application using real-time data, with a greenhouse set up at Thyolo for tomatoes, bell peppers and cucumbers. Irrigation & Food Security: Shire Valley farmers are pushing for an irrigation boom as climate shocks keep cutting staple output, with Chikwawa and Nsanje highlighted as flood-and-dry-spell hotspots. Energy Infrastructure: SADC is urging more investment in regional energy links, naming projects including the Malawi–Mozambique interconnector to boost cross-border power trade as electrification lags. Digital Economy & Rights: Government is moving to tackle digital piracy through a multi-stakeholder forum, warning that illegal streaming is draining revenue and weakening Malawi’s creative industry. Mining & Value Addition: Mkango Rare Earths says it will process rare earth minerals in Malawi before export, while Nico Group calls for a review of mining regulations to attract long-term capital and increase local participation. Education & Skills: Airtel Africa Foundation and MUST have selected 25 students for the Airtel Nzeru Tech Scholarship, covering tuition, hostel support, stipends, data bundles and laptops for STEM study. Clean Cooking & Environment: PressCane’s clean cooking stove and ethanol-based gel fuel are being praised for reducing charcoal use and smoke while easing pressure on forests. Governance & Accountability: Parliament says it still needs an extra K400 million for the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association conference in Lilongwe, as preparations continue. Social Shock: Leaked explicit videos have sparked outrage across Malawi, reigniting concerns over revenge porn, privacy and non-consensual sharing.