NOCMA Fraud Fallout: Malawi’s anti-corruption and police agencies are tightening the net around a suspected $403,605 (about K700 million) NOCMA fuel transfer, with the ACB summoning the NOCMA CEO and police arresting senior officials expected to face court over alleged negligence and misuse of public office. MEC Officials Charged: In Lilongwe, four Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) officials were formally charged and granted bail over alleged misuse of public funds, including claims involving school fees and allowances. Water Tariffs Under Conditions: Water boards have been allowed to raise tariffs (up to nearly 70%), but only with monitoring and targets to cut non-revenue water and improve safe service delivery. Local Safety Boost: Creck Hardware donated fire engines to Lilongwe City and Mangochi councils, responding to long-standing gaps in emergency response equipment. Energy Deal: North Rumphi hydropower’s 51MW project secured a grid connection agreement with ESCOM, a step toward expanding Malawi’s generation capacity. Road Tragedy: Four people died in a Mchinji road crash after a tyre burst caused a head-on collision involving a motorcycle. Sports: Silver Strikers Ladies were knocked out of the CAF Women’s Champions League COSAFA qualifier after a 2-1 loss to Zesco Ndola Girls, while Ekhaya FC’s Allen Chihana leads the Airtel Top 8 Golden Boot race ahead of Sunday’s final. Agriculture Push: The 22nd National Agriculture Fair in Blantyre renewed calls to shift from production to commercial farming, with farmers and business urged to focus on value addition and market links.