Xenophobia and repatriation crisis: Malawi says citizens fleeing South Africa attacks are safe on return, with Foreign Affairs Minister George Chaponda telling returnees “You are safe, protected and free.” DoDMA says 2,218 have returned, 514 are in transit, and about 15,000 still await repatriation. Johannesburg hold-ups: Some Malawians trying to go home were stuck in Johannesburg over weekend due to administrative and transport permit problems, with officials saying they were delayed en route, not relocated. Durban processing ramps up: Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi confirms at least 5,000 Malawians repatriated and another 2,000 expected to depart, as eThekwini sets up a second processing site to speed bus boarding. Humanitarian strain in PMB: In Pietermaritzburg, a failed attempt to move displaced Malawians to Durban left hundreds stranded after buses were turned back for capacity reasons. Local economy pressure: NSO reports households are borrowing mainly for consumption, with village banks and neighbours the biggest lenders. QECH training fees: QECH introduces weekly bench fees for students on practical placements, citing resource strain. Security in Mchinji: Police manhunt four armed suspects after a shooting and motorcycle theft in Kazyozyo, with cannabis reportedly left behind. Energy project delay: PCL’s 50MW solar project faces delays over an implementation agreement needed for bankable financing. Sports: Blue Eagles climb the FDH Bank Premiership table after beating Karonga United 3-2.