South Africa protests watch: Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia urged officers to stay “professional, disciplined and neutral” as June 30 marches against undocumented foreign nationals approach, warning police will protect lawful protesters but act decisively against violence and intimidation. Malawi rights and roads: The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) hit back at Malawi Police over threats of legal action tied to a July 1 Karonga–Chiweta M1 Road closure, arguing Malawi is a constitutional democracy, not a police state. SME spotlight in Mzuzu: National Bank of Malawi (NBM) backed 50 MSMEs at a World SME Day exhibition, saying SMEs drive jobs and innovation and highlighting growing SME lending. Football unity: FAM and SULOM ended months of public disputes, pledging to stop airing differences and focus on developing Malawian football. Culture with a purpose: Mulhakho wa Alhomwe is set to raise K300 million for its July 4 fundraising dinner, with plans to fund girls’ school support alongside cultural programming. Sports for every child: The Malawi Olympic Committee challenged schools to make sports inclusive so learners with disabilities can participate and build confidence. HIV prevention update: Malawi will roll out Lenacapavir, a twice-yearly injectable HIV prevention option, from 1 July in public health facilities.