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Food Security & ADMARC: Malawi released only K5bn of a K60bn maize-buying budget, yet Admarc says it will start buying maize at K900/kg from official depots—raising fears of limited purchasing power for farmers. Roads & Infrastructure: Demolitions have begun for the Liwonde–Matawale road rebuild as Malawi taps a World Bank K106bn loan, with completion targeted for July 30, 2027. Governance & Cabinet Reshuffle: President Mutharika split the Energy and Mining ministry, appointing Jean Mathanga to Energy and Thoko Tembo to Mining, drawing mixed reactions over whether it boosts delivery or strains austerity. Elections & Digital Systems: MEC’s Election Management Device (EMD) tablet was nominated for an ICTAM ‘Digital Public Service Award’, alongside other national e-systems. Public Appointments Oversight: Parliament’s Public Appointments Committee cleared MBC and MACRA DG appointments, saying the Communications Act gives boards authority to appoint without detailed procedure requirements. Health & Rights: Calls are growing to expedite amended post-abortion care guidelines after a High Court ruling left clinicians facing legal uncertainty. Environment & Public Welfare Debate: Critics accuse MCP leadership of neglecting the environment and public welfare, as Malawi grapples with deforestation, land degradation and climate impacts. Local Development & Localization: World Relief transitions to Impact Relief to comply with Malawi’s NGO Act localization push, focusing on community-led livelihoods, health, WASH and youth resilience. Corruption & Immigration: Activist Bon Kalindo’s “Operation Bwenza ndalama zanga” targets alleged bribery by immigration officers, urging victims to report for refunds.

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