Education & Jobs: Malawi’s education leaders warn that weak foundational learning could derail Africa’s growth, urging stronger domestic financing and practical reforms as FLEX2026 convenes in Lilongwe. Fertiliser & Industry: MEPA says the long-delayed Mulalo granular fertiliser plant in Dowa has cleared environmental approval and is awaiting its certificate, while Parliament probes licensing delays that stalled the investment. Infrastructure Finance: National Bank of Malawi backs Golomoti–Monkey Bay road reconstruction with a K100bn loan, with works expected to run for 12–24 months and boost trade between Dedza and Mangochi. Governance & Spending: Malawi’s new 2026 CDF guidelines shift from “disburse first” to “prepare first,” requiring project planning, stricter checks and procurement before funds flow. Health & Risk Reduction: WHO issues updated dementia-risk guidelines, saying up to 45% of risk can be reduced through modifiable factors like tobacco, inactivity, pollution and managing NCDs. Wildlife Justice: Malawi CSOs back a High Court decision rejecting a bid to drop corruption charges against wildlife trafficker Lin Yunhua, calling for DPP Fostino Maele to recuse himself. Migration Pressure: MPs push for a targeted travel ban on Malawians seeking informal work in South Africa as repatriation numbers balloon. Aid Shock: UK plans major cuts to bilateral aid to Malawi and other African partners, with Malawi’s support set to fall sharply over the next three years. Agriculture Resilience: Central Malawi farmers get a preview of climate-smart soil and water practices under the Water & Soil Accelerator programme.