WAFCON 2026 Focus: Nigeria’s Super Falcons kick off their title defence against Malawi in Morocco, with the team unveiling a special 10-star jersey and midfielder Toni Payne insisting they’re chasing back-to-back glory. Sports Scandal: Ahead of the tournament, Falcons players in Casablanca allege cash was stolen from hotel rooms, with reported losses totalling about $1,220; the Nigeria Football Federation has not yet issued an official statement. Lilongwe Business & Money: Airtel Malawi opened a new one-stop Airtel Shop at Area 10 Ekhaya Shopping Complex, offering 5G broadband, SIM registration, device sales, airtime, and Airtel Money services. Governance & Accountability: Malawi’s Electoral Commission meeting was disrupted when fiscal police officers stormed its headquarters over alleged financial mismanagement; Attorney General Frank Mbeta says a wider probe is underway. Economy & Daily Life: The Reserve Bank says it expects to spend about K69.8bn replacing worn-out banknotes, as Malawi’s cash-heavy habits keep damaging currency faster. Rights & Work: A Malawian civil servant alleges he stopped reporting for duty after LGBTQI stigma and discrimination at work. Culture & Dispute: The Miss Malawi row deepened again as organisers changed their explanation for why Thandi Chisi was overlooked for Miss World, while Goshen City’s side claims Chisi declined a Miss Universe offer.