Visa & Entry Updates: Malawi says it has retained visa-free or simplified entry for travellers from 160 countries, while 47 others must get visas or prior authorisation—tourists may need hotel reservations and Malawi charges $50 for transit/single-entry visas. Cross-Border Travel Costs: South Africa is seeking reimbursement from Malawi, Nigeria and Ethiopia for repatriation spending after mass deportations, with the bill reported at about R292m. Tourism Safety & Crime: A Malawi hotel cleaner in Balaka is arrested for allegedly stealing K2.7m from a US tourist, while Lilongwe police arrest a man accused of stealing a South African’s Nissan Navara after a “healing trip” to a prophet. Events & Tourism Growth: Malawi will host COSECSA’s surgical conference at Bingu International Convention Centre (Nov 27–Dec 4), drawing 1,500 medical practitioners. Heritage & New Attractions: VP Chihana announces K14bn to kick-start Mombera University and pushes plans to upgrade Hora Heritage Site into a top tourist destination. Sports & Travel Buzz: Malawi’s WAFCON run and Black Queens’ exit spark coaching reactions, while Miss Malawi Ireen Navicha heads to Miss World in Vietnam and Miss Teen Universe Malawi seeks K10m for a Cambodia trip. Community & Wellbeing: Peacebuilding training in Malawi is reported to be improving local mediation, and a Blantyre physiotherapy clinic opens to reduce long-distance travel for special needs care.