SADC Security Summit in Lilongwe: President Peter Mutharika has put Second Vice President Enoch Chihana on the regional stage, tasking him to open the Extraordinary SADC Organ Troika Summit focused on peace and security, including Madagascar and the DRC, with Chihana stressing careful handling of troop withdrawal issues. Courtroom Clash in Lilongwe: Businesswoman Madalitso Chipiko has accused Malawi Police chief Richard Luhanga of contempt after police allegedly ignored a court order to release her, reigniting questions about respect for judicial authority. Chikangawa Crash Questions: Defence Minister Feston Kaupa told Parliament the 38-year-old Dornier 228’s age is not the key issue, and also said reports suggest there was no black box; separate testimony also raised fresh scrutiny over how Vice President Chilima’s flight was authorised. Justice Reform Push: Judge Chifundo Kachale urged wider use of plea bargaining to cut court congestion and reduce prison pressure. High Court Ruling With Billions at Stake: The High Court overturned a 2012 government blacklist against Leston Mulli and firms, opening the door to major compensation. Health and Food Stress: NSO data show severe stunting affects 12.7% of Malawian children under five, alongside widespread food insecurity. South Africa Migration Fallout: As xenophobia fears and June 30 tensions loom, Malawians in Durban are being moved and processed at new sites, while police and local authorities work to prevent violence.