Education & Pay Dispute: Maranatha International Academy boss Dr. Ernest Kaonga says rumours about teachers’ “meager salaries” are false, insisting staff earn better than public university lecturers, and he also announced a MK5m reward for this year’s MSCE top performer plus a 20% salary increment for teachers. Music & Cross-Border Collaboration: Onesimus’ album Son of Grace (released May 25) is climbing on Apple Music Malawi, featuring continent-wide collaborations including Liema Pantsi, with multilingual Afrobeats/Afropop tracks aimed at a “borderless Africa.” K-pop Philanthropy: SEVENTEEN marks its 11th anniversary with a UNESCO-backed donation to help disadvantaged students in Laos move from primary to secondary school, extending its #GoingTogether campaign that has also supported Malawi. Public Order & Safety: Police arrested Sajeni Wibess in Lilongwe over a social media video allegedly promoting violence and hate speech, with officials urging Malawians to avoid inflammatory content and promote unity. Football Business: MAGLA signs a K40m MoU with SULOM to sponsor monthly “Goal and Save” awards in the FDH Bank Premiership, pairing performance incentives with responsible gambling messaging. Media Governance: Malawi’s Parliamentary Public Appointments Committee has summoned the MBC board over the recruitment of Director General Brian Banda, with the hearing moved to Salima amid transparency concerns. Sports Fans vs Police: Arsenal supporters in Lilongwe say police blocked their planned victory parade due to security constraints tied to upcoming regional police meetings.