ACB Accountability: Malawi’s government defends Anti-Corruption Bureau boss Gabriel Chembezi’s contract extension to November 2026, saying it’s legal and meant to avoid a leadership vacuum while recruitment for a substantive director continues. Electoral Commission Clash: The High Court has halted President Mutharika’s move to relocate MEC from Lilongwe to Blantyre, setting up a constitutional showdown over presidential authority and the independence of election management. Immigration Crackdown: ACB arrests former Immigration permits chief Alexander Maseko over alleged permit fee irregularities, renewing scrutiny of Malawi’s work-permit controls as international confidence remains fragile. US Visa Pressure: Malawi challenges proposed US visa restrictions that could limit Malawians’ access to education, healthcare and business opportunities, while the US says it reviews operations regularly. Environment Warning: A new government environment report warns Malawi is consuming natural capital faster than it can replenish it, with forests shrinking, soils degrading and climate shocks worsening. Security Woes: Armed robberies are spreading across Malawi, with residents demanding stronger policing and some calling for harsher measures. MEPA vs Fertiliser Plant: MEPA and businessman Napoleon Dzombe trade blame over delays in approving a Dowa fertiliser factory, with the regulator citing slow responses to required conditions. Forex Hope from ICT: ICT exports are said to have surged to about K270 billion, with industry arguing digital services can help ease the foreign exchange crunch.