Rare Earths in Malawi: Sovereign Metals says its Kasiya project has confirmed heavy rare earth minerals—dysprosium, terbium and yttrium—alongside rutile and graphite, with heavy rare earth ratios higher than top global producers. Environment & Biodiversity: Malawi launched NBSAP III, its Seventh CBD report and a National Ecosystem Assessment, stressing a mix of modern science and indigenous knowledge to tackle biodiversity loss and ecosystem decline. Power Infrastructure Under Attack: ESCOM reports sustained vandalism across multiple districts, damaging transformers and conductors and disrupting electricity access and development. Digital Payments in Malawi: PayPal introduced PayPal USD (PYUSD) in Malawi and other African markets, aiming to speed up and cut the cost of cross-border payments. Food Security & Maize Markets: Malawi’s Admarc begins maize buying at K900/kg but only with K5bn released so far, raising fears about continuity; meanwhile, the maize export ban remains in force. Transport & Built Environment: Roads Authority plans major M1 Highway works including a Kameza interchange, while architects warn of workmanship and quality challenges and urge better use of technology. Public Health Alarm: PAC warns alleged diversion of embalming chemicals into fish preservation could threaten food safety. Education & Skills: AGE Africa celebrated the first End-to-End Scholarship graduates in Malawi, with a paid internship component to boost employability. ICT for Elections: MEC’s electronic management device was nominated for ICTAM’s Digital Public Service Award.