WAFCON 2026 build-up: Malawi’s Scorchers are set to open their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign in Morocco against Nigeria’s Super Falcons, with the tournament expanded to 16 teams and offering four World Cup qualification spots for the semi-finalists. Local football spotlight: Copper Queens have arrived in Rabat ahead of their Group C opener versus Egypt, while Malawi’s national women’s team is getting home support after National Bank of Malawi flew three Malawians to the finals. Sports news from the region: Ghana’s Black Queens beat Malawi 4-0 in a final warm-up friendly, and Nigeria edged Tanzania 2-1 in another tune-up. Business & money: Airtel Africa has selected the London Stock Exchange for a planned 2026 IPO of Airtel Money, and Airtel Money’s Tola promotion is nearing its MK50m grand prize after disbursing MK300m in 10 weeks. Governance & accountability: Parliament is in turmoil over claims of an unapproved K100bn maize procurement loan involving FDH Bank, with MPs demanding answers on borrowing procedures. Environment: African wild dogs were spotted in Kasungu National Park for the first time in over a decade, raising hopes of cross-border movement between Malawi and Zambia. Agriculture resilience: Rumphi farmers are being urged to adopt climate-smart soil and water conservation as below-normal rainfall is forecast.