Rare Earths Push: AuKing Mining reports wide rare earth intervals at Tundulu in Malawi, including 91m at 1.51% TREO (with heavy rare earth plus yttrium enrichment), as it targets a maiden resource estimate. Energy Transition: Malawi’s energy minister outlines plans to cut biomass reliance by shifting 75% of households to clean cooking by 2030, alongside restoring hydro units and starting 50MW imports from Mozambique. Digital Identity: Government confirms the Nzika Digital ID wallet launch next week, aiming to let citizens carry verified identity on smartphones for easier access to services. Climate Smart Farming: Research highlights how agricultural science can cushion farmers against El Niño impacts, with calls for stronger preparedness and better data-driven support. Clean Cooking & Health Tech: Malawi’s push for cleaner energy links to broader health and preparedness efforts, including equipment support for outbreak detection in the region. Governance & Investment: MCP’s Chalo Mvula warns corruption and weak accountability could erode investor confidence, stressing institutional integrity. Water Board Court Update: Malawi’s High Court stays enforcement of a K2.5bn BWB-related judgement pending appeal, keeping the dispute in motion. Agriculture & Nutrition: The agriculture ministry encourages small livestock like rabbits, ducks, guinea fowls and pigeons to widen household nutrition and income. Responsible Gambling: MAGLA urges students to treat betting as entertainment, not a livelihood, during a responsible gambling outreach. Climate Solutions Media: Malawi’s Zodiak Broadcasting Station is among selected African newsrooms for a climate solutions journalism programme.