Education & Youth Support: Government has released K19bn for Constituency Development Fund (CDF) education bursaries, with Minister Ben Malunga Phiri urging councils, MPs and headteachers to distribute funds transparently so needy learners return to school on time. Women & Family Wellbeing: Advocates are calling for breastfeeding-friendly spaces in Malawi, saying stigma and workplace limits push some mothers to avoid feeding in public. Culture & Heritage Tourism: The Chilema Tree in Malosa is being elevated as a cultural, environmental and tourism asset as Chilema Ecumenical Training & Conference Centre marks its 60-year plans. Faith & Food Security: CCAP Nkhoma Synod warns that prayer must come with practical preparation for possible food shortages linked to El Niño, urging early-maturing crops and irrigation. Justice & Community Safety: Homeland Security Minister Peter Mukhito urged Karonga residents to stop mob justice and use police and chiefs, warning that innocent victims can be harmed and evidence destroyed. Jobs & Fair Pay: A Malawi commentary argues salary transparency could reshape hiring by ending vague “competitive package” adverts. Global Spotlight on Malawi: Miss World’s Beauty With a Purpose continues to spotlight Malawi, with Ireen Navicha making the Top 24 and placing Top 6 in Africa. NGO Sector Pressure: Malawi’s NGO Regulatory Authority says 330 NGOs may face fines, suspension or deregistration for failing to submit mandatory reports, raising fears of job losses. Learning Through Play: Alliance One Tobacco Malawi and Chessam renewed a K37m deal to expand rural after-school chess programmes to more schools.