Food Security & Climate Shocks: Malawi received India’s 1,000 metric tons of rice to support families hit by erratic rainfall, floods and hunger affecting nearly four million people. Debt & Development Funding: The AfDB says Malawi has shifted to “grant-only” financing as debt distress, forex shortages and a weakening kwacha squeeze climate, water and transport projects. Agriculture & Inputs Accountability: In Mangochi, chiefs backed findings from a community scorecard on FISP implementation, citing delays in seed and fertiliser, missing beneficiary names and long distances to markets. Cotton Sector Push: The Cotton Council opened the 2026 marketing season with optimism, targeting about K27 billion from roughly 22,000MT, while officials blamed declining yields on limited certified seed and training gaps. Tobacco Quality Crackdown: The Tobacco Commission warned farmers against mixing grades and tampering with moisture, saying poor handling is driving rejections and lower prices. Environment & Waste: Blantyre vendors and communities joined a market clean-up to tackle sanitation gaps and reduce disease risks. Water & Irrigation Sustainability: Stakeholders in Dowa rallied behind a proposed irrigation scheme management model aimed at keeping infrastructure running and improving productivity. Biodiversity Spotlight: A new conservation focus highlights how chameleons are among the world’s most at-risk species groups, calling for stronger protection.