Beitbridge Border Security: South Africa’s Border Management Authority intercepted a Malawi-registered truck carrying about 713kg of methaqualone (ABBA), a mandrax precursor, worth nearly R1 billion (about K106bn), arresting two Malawians and a Zambian; officials say scanner tech and an eight-hour search uncovered a concealed compartment, and more high-tech border systems are set to roll out. Tourism & Hospitality: Sunbird Tourism unveiled 60 new rooms at Livingstonia Beach in Salima, boosting capacity to 110 rooms (and 156 when combined with Sunbird Waterfront), positioning the lakeside resort for more leisure and corporate events. Digital Payments Push: First Capital Bank launched its K50 million “Chinthuchi Tatenga” promo to drive mobile and online banking for everyday transactions, aiming to reduce reliance on physical branches. Health Access (Regional): South Africa is expanding six-month ARV dispensing to cut clinic visits for eligible patients, easing queues and travel costs. Local Travel Safety/Crime: Police in Ntcheu arrested two men accused of stealing K1.6m from passengers they picked up along the road. Women & Trade: A trade expert says women cross-border traders still face barriers like harassment, finance gaps, and weak border infrastructure despite simplified trade regimes. Education Infrastructure: Rumphi District built a K90m girls’ hostel at Junju CDSS to reduce long-distance travel and improve MSCE performance.