WAFCON 2026: Nigeria’s Super Falcons landed in Rabat in style, unveiling a 10-star jersey and building momentum after a 2-1 friendly win over Tanzania—though the camp is also dealing with allegations of cash theft from players’ hotel rooms in Casablanca. Netball at the Commonwealth Games: Tonga Tala made a historic debut against top seed Australia in Glasgow, with Malawi in the same pool as the tournament heats up. Electoral integrity: Malawi’s electoral integrity score rose from 59 (2025) to 69 (2026), placing it among the biggest global improvers in the Electoral Integrity Project report. Pageant drama: The Miss Malawi Organisation changed its explanation again for why Thandi Chisi was overlooked for Miss World, as the Miss Malawi row deepens with new claims from Prophet Bushiri’s PR chief. Sports welfare: A push is growing for a living wage for footballers, highlighting how Malawi’s top-flight players lack guaranteed minimum pay. Business & money: Airtel opened a new one-stop shop in Lilongwe’s Area 10, while the Malawi Revenue Authority reported a surge in tax penalties and warned cash reliance is driving up costs for replacing damaged banknotes. Governance & accountability: Police stormed MEC offices over an “incomplete and inconclusive” audit report, adding to the week’s political and institutional tensions.