South Africa xenophobia and Malawi repatriation: As the 30 June deadline nears, fear is driving migrants to camp outside consulates in Johannesburg, including Malawians sleeping outside the Malawi consulate in Sandton while they wait for buses home; Malawi says it has repatriated 6,936 citizens from South Africa so far, using 93 buses, with children among the returnees, while more arrivals are expected this weekend. Regional diplomacy: President Peter Mutharika has again delegated VP Enock Chihana to represent Malawi at a virtual SADC Extraordinary Summit on 29 June, focusing on political and security issues in Madagascar. Human rights response: Malawi’s Human Rights Commission has written to its South African counterpart urging urgent action to protect foreigners amid escalating anti-immigrant attacks. Water and costs: Water boards have submitted proposals for tariff hikes, with Central Region Water Board seeking a 106% increase amid financial strain. Local development: National Bank of Malawi backed Northern Region SMEs at an MSME Day exhibition in Mzuzu, highlighting small businesses as a jobs engine. Education in prisons: Malawi Prison Service says 80 inmates are ready to sit MSCE exams starting 29 June across six prison facilities. Health and protection gaps: A Mangochi rape survivor, Amina, says she was treated for visible injuries but discharged without mental health support, spotlighting trauma care gaps. Sports inclusion: Malawi Olympic Committee urged schools to make sports inclusive so learners with disabilities can participate.