University Fees & Student Protests: CDEDI has issued a 20-day ultimatum to government to reverse the 100% university tuition hike, warning of nationwide peaceful demonstrations if no change comes. Governance & First Lady Charity Scrutiny: CDEDI is pushing the ACB for a forensic audit of the Beautify Malawi (BEAM) Trust after PIJ reported a K17.79bn relaunch, raising questions on donor sources and possible political influence. Justice System Under Fire: The murder trial of Dr. Victoria Bobe is seeing intense cross-examination of police procedures, with defence challenging the authenticity and safeguards of a police video reconstruction. Power Sector Accountability: Consumers and CSOs are questioning why ESCOM can’t buy electricity meters directly, as concerns grow over delays, costs and transparency in procurement. Electricity Infrastructure Losses: Government says vandalism is costing ESCOM about K3bn annually, forcing diversion of funds away from new connections. Migration Fallout From South Africa: Malawi says it has repatriated about 38,000 nationals in a month amid xenophobic violence, with deaths reported during transit. International Recognition for Malawi: Vice-President Jane Ansah has been appointed to the G100 Presidents Advisory Council, placing her among top global women leaders. WAFCON & Sports Funding: FAM says government has committed K600m toward the Scorchers’ WAFCON campaign, while Malawi also unveiled Team Malawi for Glasgow 2026. Mining & Licencing: Sovereign Metals says it is waiting for a mining licence before proceeding further on the Kasiya rutile and graphite project.