Education & Youth: Magodi Christian Private School in Lilongwe says it will award full secondary scholarships to 20 underprivileged pupils nationwide, launched during a visit by former Sunderland player Al Johnson who donated kits and entertained learners. Governance & Elections: Malawi Electoral Commission has appointed Andrew Kamkwalala as acting Chief Elections Officer after Andrew Mpesi’s resignation, tasking him with leading the secretariat while the post is filled permanently. Power Crisis: Civil society groups defend the Ministry of Energy and EGENCO, saying blackouts stem from a real electricity supply deficit of about 100MW during peak hours, not just failures by the operators. Economy & Cost of Living: The World Bank warns Malawi’s new tax measures are raising the cost of doing business and squeezing firms already hit by forex shortages and unreliable power. Public Finance Debate: Economist Dr James Kadyampakeni challenges World Bank praise for improved budget execution, saying lower deficits don’t automatically mean better lives for ordinary Malawians. Sports—Netball: Malawi Queens miss the Africa Netball Cup final after losing 62–46 to South Africa; they play Namibia for bronze. Sports—Football: The Flames begin AFCON 2027 qualifiers with a 2–1 win over South Sudan and temporarily top Group B. Safety & Regulation: Malawi’s pesticide regulator suspends imports of “chi m’bulu” (aluminium phosphide) after reports of dangerous misuse, moving to tightly controlled distribution. Digital ID: A World Bank-financed contract will supply biometric registration kits for Malawi’s national ID, as the Nzika Digital ID Wallet rollout continues.