Women’s Football & Tourism Boost: NBS Bank has pledged K245 million to Malawi’s Scorchers after their historic WAFCON run in Morocco, with each player set to receive K7 million as Malawi booked a 2027 World Cup spot in Brazil—good news for Malawi’s sports travel buzz. WAFCON Admin Tensions: Malawi’s women’s football leadership drama continues as Adelaide Migogo’s recall and claims of delegation missteps spark debate over how the team is managed while the tournament is still ongoing. Visa Rules Update: Malawi says travellers from 160 countries keep visa-free or simplified entry, while 47 countries must get visas or prior authorisation—useful for planning trips and cross-border tourism. South Africa Repatriation Ends: Malawi has closed its free repatriation scheme after 56,723 citizens returned; future travellers must fund their own transport, though consular help continues. Safety & Travel Alerts: Malawi warns about fake online job recruitments and scholarship scams linked to Russia-related schemes, urging young people to be cautious before travelling. Local Travel Crime: Police in Mangochi arrest a traditional healer and kabaza operator with a live pangolin, highlighting wildlife protection risks for visitors and locals alike.