Urban Agenda at UN: Lands Minister Chimwemwe Chipungu told the UN in New York that Malawi’s fast-growing towns need affordable housing, better infrastructure and stronger decentralisation, with secondary cities planned under Malawi 2063. Electoral Integrity Under Fire: Pressure is mounting on MEC chair Annabel Mtalimanja after audit findings linked to funds mismanagement ahead of the September 2025 polls; AG Frank Mbeta has ordered ACB and Fiscal Police investigations. Land Rights in Court: Malawi’s High Court dismissed Pacific Limited’s petition challenging amendments to the Land Act and Customary Land Act, ruling the company failed to prove sufficient interest. Telecoms Accountability: MACRA ordered Airtel and TNM to compensate customers after tariff changes were implemented without the required seven-day publication notice. Anti-Corruption Leadership Questions: Three months after ACB’s DG post vacancy, appointing authorities have not filled the role; CSOs also urged DPP Fostino Maere to recuse himself in the Lin Yunhua wildlife trafficking case. UK Aid Shock: Malawi faces steep UK development cuts—down 60% in 2026/27 and up to 90% by 2028/29—amid warnings of wider social impact. Public Finance Debate: Parliament’s Budget and Finance Committee renewed calls for a Debt Management Act to set legal borrowing limits and curb fiscal deficits. Migration Policy Push: A parliamentary committee recommended temporary travel restrictions on undocumented Malawians seeking informal work in South Africa. Health & Human Capital: Government reported 37.6% of under-fives are stunted, warning of long-term damage to development and productivity. Sports & Community Grants: FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund announced grants for 31 more community education organisations, bringing support to 58 groups.