Parliament & accountability: Speaker Sameer Suleman’s plan for 12 joint parliamentary committee inquiries is hitting legal pushback, with a citizen seeking a court stop—while supporters say the scrutiny is exactly what Malawi needs to curb institutional failures. Human rights & policing: A training in Blantyre on preventing torture highlighted how police brutality complaints keep coming, with the Independent Complaints Commission reporting hundreds of allegations since 2021. Social protection financing: Malawi launched a Sustainable Financing Strategy for Social Protection to cut donor dependence, with government pushing more domestic funding and more predictable support for vulnerable households. Anti-corruption pressure: UTM leader Dalitso Kabambe accused the DPP government of fostering corruption while silencing accountability voices, urging Parliament to investigate properly. Agriculture & inclusion: Agriculture Minister Roza Mbilizi urged governments to “let go” and give farmers, youth, women and the private sector more say in agricultural transformation. Climate & water culture: Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences kicked off a rainwater harvesting campaign using music for behaviour change, while communities also face worsening environmental strain. Trafficking case: Two South African girls, aged 9 and 15, were repatriated after an alleged trafficking ordeal in Malawi, with authorities stressing recovery and psychosocial support. Health updates: Malawi declared the end of its cholera and mpox outbreaks after sustained containment. Lifestyle & sport: Veteran boxer Monalisa Sibanda says she’s “still in” and staying disciplined as she eyes a comeback. Culture & environment: Nkhoma Community Development Centre is supporting street children into education, while Lake Malawi sand mining continues to raise alarms about damage to the UNESCO lake.