SADC Security Talks in Salima: Malawi hosted the 28th SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation ministerial meeting, with Tanzania urging stronger unity and early warning systems as ministers reviewed threats including DRC instability, terrorism, organised crime and cybercrime. Lake Malawi Tragedy: A 17-year-old pupil from London, Eugene Enoch Kwon of Hampton School, died after going missing while snorkelling on a school trip in Lake Malawi near Cape Maclear; divers found him underwater and police say the cause was drowning. Education Focus in Lilongwe: Leaders opened FLEX2026 in Lilongwe warning that Africa’s learning gaps could derail development, stressing that children must read, write and reason before the continent can fully benefit from technology and AI. Fertiliser Plant Delays Under Scrutiny: MEPA says the long-delayed Mulalo granular fertiliser factory in Dowa has cleared environmental approval and is awaiting a certificate, as Parliament investigates why licensing and certification stalled. Health and Jobs: Malawi’s push to cut costly cancer referrals abroad gained momentum with a new radiotherapy referral agreement, while a MK100bn loan backs the Golomoti–Monkey Bay road reconstruction. Governance Watch: Calls are growing over allegations of abuse of office at Blantyre Water Board, as PPDA rejects a restricted tender and a forensic audit remains in question. Sports Spotlight: Malawi’s women’s team, the Scorchers, prepare for their first WAFCON appearance in Morocco after qualifying from a tough group draw.