Aid & Education Shock: Malawi’s education sector is bracing for deeper strain as global aid cuts bite, with USAID dismantling and wider donor pullbacks leaving programmes and local partners exposed. Migration & Transport Pressure: Malawians sheltering at Durban’s Sherwood Hall say they fled threats in Clare Estate as repatriation logistics struggle to keep up with the June 30 deadline. Women’s Finance Push: Ecobank Malawi relaunches its UN Women-backed ‘Ellevate’ programme to expand access to capital, skills and markets for women entrepreneurs. Disaster Preparedness: DoDMA urges coordinated, practical El Niño readiness steps as meteorological services warn of likely below-normal rainfall. Tax & Health Access: Pakistan’s move to cut sales tax on menstrual products and contraceptives echoes regional debates on affordability and access. Integrity in Revenue: MRA investigates 44 employees over corruption-related breaches of gift and cash declaration rules. Manufacturing Spotlight: A local shoe manufacturer doubles down on “Made in Malawi,” calling for better access to premium leather and stronger support for small producers. Agribusiness & Trade: Tobacco sales hit about MK223.4bn in eight weeks, while maize policy debates continue as hunger risks remain. Infrastructure & Cities: Mangochi plans to develop Monkey Bay into a secondary city over 10 years to attract investment and jobs. Carbon Credits Clarified: Natural Resources says carbon credit figures shared in Parliament refer to developer commitments, not money already remitted to government. Health Warning: Experts warn men against unsupervised sexual enhancement pills after reported deaths linked to such products. Global Minerals Watch: India discusses rare earth access from Russia’s Tomtor deposit, underlining the race for critical inputs.