Digital Rights & Control: Malawi’s digital clampdown deepened with the arrest of activist Fredrick Billy Malata in Lilongwe, while police also put Winnie Nyondo through an intense phone examination over a suspected June 10 social media post tied to the Chilima crash inquiry. Judicial Accountability: In a separate legal fight, businesswoman Madalitso Chipiko pushed a contempt of court claim against Malawi Police leadership after alleging officers ignored a court order to release her. Courts Under Pressure: Justice officials renewed calls for plea bargaining as a practical fix for choking courts and costly delays. Diplomacy & Conduct: Foreign Affairs Minister George Chaponda warned new diplomats that their words and posts carry Malawi’s weight. Regional Politics: Enoch Chihana opened a major SADC summit in Lilongwe, focusing on peace and security issues across the region. Arts & Entertainment: Veteran actor Roy Chidzanja, known for Mwachande, has died; meanwhile hip-hop artist Gwamba was named brand ambassador for FCB Nyasa Bullets. Sports & Culture: Malawi’s tourism debate flared after musician Tay Grin and hotel boss Ramy Waheed clashed online over Sigelege Beach Resort reviews. Human Stories: A new report highlights economic exclusion and violence risks faced by people with albinism, while a determined PSLCE candidate Duwana Muhammad won scholarships after sitting exams alone. South Africa Migration Crisis: Thousands of Malawians remain in Durban processing sites amid repatriation delays, with officials denying claims of buses dropping people in Johannesburg and Durban’s eThekwini Municipality launching clean-up work at Sherwood.