Consumer Safety Watch: Zimbabwe’s authorities warn shoppers about counterfeit Nivea lotion and fake Huletts sugar after seizures showed how popular brands are slipping into informal markets, raising concerns over expiry, storage and ingredient safety. Health Partnerships: Vision Care’s KCH eye camp in Lilongwe completed 101 cataract surgeries in four days, costing about K120 million and easing Malawi’s backlog at the central referral hospital. Education Accountability: Malawi’s national exams show mixed outcomes—PSLCE pass rates fell to 81.17% (down from 87.5%), while JCE rose to 81.21%; gender gaps remain wide. Banking & Trade Finance: Ecobank’s regional executive visited Malawi to strengthen customer relationships and partnerships, including a courtesy call on NOCMA. Energy & Business Risk: Fuel queues returned in Blantyre as some stations run dry, reviving fears of supply disruptions tied to foreign exchange and global energy shocks. Water Security: Government stepped up El Niño preparedness with plans to rehabilitate and build climate-resilient boreholes to protect safe water access. Regional Industry & Diplomacy: Malawi’s Second Vice-President Chihana heads to Durban to represent the country at SADC meetings focused on security, integration and industrialisation. Power Sector Governance: A K65.9bn Escom–Egenco power purchase dispute remains unresolved, with critics saying consumers may be paying twice. Agribusiness Outlook: Tobacco production fears eased after the Tobacco Commission revised the 2026 forecast to 154.7m kg, below projected trade demand. Sports as National Industry: Malawi’s Scorchers’ WAFCON run is being framed as a unifying “industry,” with sponsors and leaders rallying supporters ahead of the final.