South Africa Xenophobia Fallout: Hundreds of foreigners, including many Malawians and Mozambicans, have been sheltering in community halls after mobs went door-to-door telling people to leave, with reports of deaths and fears of more violence. Malawi Repatriation: Malawi has begun voluntary repatriation of its nationals from South Africa amid the unrest, while South Africa’s Border Management Authority says it facilitated the departure of 933 Mozambicans through Lebombo, with 926 successfully leaving. Economic Recovery Plan: Finance Minister Joseph Mwanamvekha unveiled the National Economic Recovery Plan 2025–2030, shifting from subsidies to mega farms, solar irrigation corridors, contract farming and agro-processing, while urging Malawians to be patient as reforms take effect. Health Costs: Malawi Health Advocates oppose a new 25% tariff on essential medicines, warning it could push up healthcare prices. Energy Access: Energy Minister Jean Mathanga hailed German-funded demand-side subsidies for clean energy, reaching over 112,000 people with improved cookstoves and 58,000 with solar products. Lilongwe Development: The Protea Hotels Lilongwe Ryalls Golf Estate is now 90% complete, with a projected handover later this year. Sports (WAFCON build-up): Super Falcons camp in Ikenne has swelled to 17 players ahead of Senegal friendlies.