Anti-migrant violence and repatriation: Malawi says it will repatriate citizens from South Africa amid xenophobic attacks and vigilante threats, as hundreds of foreigners—mostly Malawians and Mozambicans—take shelter in community halls on the south coast. Border enforcement update: South Africa’s Border Management Authority reports a major Mozambican repatriation operation through Lebombo, processing 933 people and confirming 926 successfully departed, with minors handled with social workers. Economic recovery plan: Finance Minister Joseph Mwanamvekha unveiled the National Economic Recovery Plan 2025–2030, promising a shift from subsidies to mega farms, contract farming, solar irrigation corridors and agro-processing to stabilise the economy and boost growth. Health costs pressure: Malawi Health Equity Network warns a new 25% tariff on essential medicines could raise prices and worsen access as public facilities face drug shortages. Energy access gains: The German-funded EnDev demand-side subsidies programme is credited with reaching over 112,000 people with improved cookstoves and more than 58,000 with solar products. Infrastructure and safety: Blantyre residents raise alarm over widening cracks on Kamba Bridge, calling for urgent assessment and repairs. Sports: Creck Sporting’s interim coach Chisomo Nkhoma takes charge as the club seeks a turnaround; meanwhile Malawi’s football fans also track the Airtel Top 8 quarterfinal draw.