Migration Update: South Africa’s Inter-Ministerial Committee says over 53,000 foreign nationals (mostly Malawians) have been processed for deportation or repatriation since mid-June, as the country rolls out a five-point migration plan and faces mounting public anger. Cross-Border Crime: A major Mandrax bust at Beitbridge—over 700kg hidden behind steel panels in a truck from Malawi—highlights how regional smuggling networks move drugs through Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Parliament & Industry: Malawi’s Speaker set up a special committee to probe delays around Napoleon Dzombe’s Dowa fertiliser plant, while MPs also questioned parliamentary seating and Medf’s planned disposal of farm inputs after a re-assessment. Roads & Trade Logistics: The Roads Authority says feasibility and designs are ready to rehabilitate the Lilongwe–Mchinji (M12) road, but civil works await funding as potholes worsen safety. Energy & Accountability: The AG has referred disputed MAREP Phase 9 contracts to the Anti-Corruption Bureau for criminal investigations, following claims of advance payments without delivery. Agriculture & Climate: Malawi’s Social Cash Transfer Programme earned World Bank praise for climate-smart support to nearly 300,000 households, while regional seed research points to demand for pest- and disease-tolerant varieties. Business & Payments: A report says stablecoins delivered cross-border prices below interbank rates in Q2, with routing emerging as a key driver. Culture & Media: Malawi film “Chitomero” surged past 184,000 YouTube views within days of release.