Parliament Oversight Clash: Malawi’s High Court has temporarily blocked Speaker Sameer Suleman and Parliament from setting up public inquiries into key state bodies, after citizen Austin Mkoka challenged the legality of the proposed probes—raising fresh questions about how far MPs can go under the Constitution. PAC Amaryllis Hotel Deal: A hotly contested parliamentary report on the Amaryllis Hotel purchase is now “ready” for tabling, with the Public Accounts Committee having signed off despite a dispute over a key witness who never testified. MCP Leadership Turmoil: The Malawi Congress Party is rocked by a crunch NEC meeting as Lazarus Chakwera pushes moves that would rewrite party rules and extend his grip, while delegates also clash over regional administrative proposals. El Niño Funding Pressure: Government says it needs K488.5bn for El Niño preparedness, with a K324.8bn gap still to be filled, and is urging private sector and partners to step in. AfDB Budget Support: The AfDB has approved US$20.5m (about K34bn) in direct budget support to help Malawi secure fuel and fertiliser, with talks already underway for more financing. Energy Debt Threat: ESCOM has given Blantyre Water Board 14 days to pay K1.6bn or face power disconnection, adding to leadership tensions at BWB. Ngoni Kingdoms Row: Ngoni heritage groups have challenged government’s stance on “kingdoms” and king titles, arguing customary law and the Constitution recognise their traditional institutions. Sports & Culture: Standard Bank-backed “Live at Kumbali” in Lilongwe will headline Kenyan Grammy winner Bien alongside local acts, while Temwa Chawinga earns another Ballon d’Or nomination for women’s football.