Electricity & Regional Trade: Malawi has completed its side of the 400kV Mozambique–Malawi (MOMA) interconnector, energised on Aug 8, clearing the way for commercial power trading once tariff talks are finalised. Aviation Safety Oversight: Parliament’s ad-hoc committee probing the June 10, 2024 Chilima crash heard DCCMS was not informed of a VVIP flight to Mzuzu, so no dedicated weather forecaster was deployed; DCCMS wants mandatory VVIP notification protocols. Education Funding: Government released K19bn for Constituency Development Fund (CDF) education bursaries to councils so eligible students can access support before schools reopen. Governance & Courts: The AG has moved to appeal the MEC relocation case after a High Court ruling blocked immediate action to move the Malawi Electoral Commission HQ from Lilongwe to Blantyre. Water Board Update: Blantyre Water Board CEO Yeremiah Chihana was reinstated by the High Court days after suspension, pending judicial review. Digital Economy Pressure: A GSMA report warns Malawi’s foreign exchange crunch is stalling telecom investment, threatening broadband rollout needed for MW2063. Agriculture & Markets: SVTP Phase II earmarked 13 commercial farms (10,656.44 hectares) for irrigation and linked cooperatives to off-takers, finance, inputs and machinery. Sports: Mighty Wanderers suspended coach Bob Mpinganjira after losing the Airtel Top 8 final to Ekhaya FC, with Patrick Mabedi lined up as consultant adviser.