Responsible Mining: Malawi’s Mining Minister Thoko Tembo visited Sovereign Services’ Kasiya rutile/graphite project, stressing plans to avoid “legacy mines” and manage environmental risks while delivering long-term benefits. Digital Procurement: CSM Technologies won a World Bank-funded Malawi contract to build an Electronic Auctioning Platform, aiming to replace paper procurement with a secure, auditable online system. Smarter Public Spending: Over 140 SADC officials will train in Johannesburg on cost-benefit analysis to help governments prioritise high-impact spending with limited resources. Connected Classrooms: Airtel Africa says it will connect 5,000 schools to free internet by 2027; in Malawi, 36 schools are already connected with nine more planned for 2026. Rare Earths Progress: Lindian Resources says ANSTO validated 98% NdPr extraction and confirmed a non-radioactive mixed rare earth carbonate pathway for its Kangankunde project. Rare Earth Drilling Update: AuKing Mining reports 3,850m of drilling at Tundulu with carbonatite intersections and a footprint that may be larger than expected, with assays pending. Data Protection Fees: MACRA says mandatory annual data registration fees start September 1 (K50,000–K7 million), while firms warn the charges could raise operating costs. Health & Safety: Opposition MPs urged stronger security for doctors after recent killings, as Malawi’s health ministry says it is working with homeland security and investigating whether doctors are being targeted. Learning Crisis Oversight: Parliament committed to an inquiry into foundational learning, citing low literacy and numeracy outcomes in primary schools. Malaria Vaccine Challenge: A report highlights Africa’s malaria vaccine gains but warns many children fail to complete all four doses, risking weaker protection.