Miss World Travel: Malawi’s Miss Malawi First Princess Ireen Navicha has departed for Vietnam to represent the country at Miss World 2026 (Aug 8–Sep 5), saying her focus is on educating and supporting girls despite online controversy. Tourism & Heritage: In Mzimba, the Umthetho Cultural Festival is pushing big plans for Hora Heritage Site—investors are being courted to build a hotel, golf course and dormitories, while government backs cultural festivals as year-round tourist attractions. Education & Tourism Infrastructure: Second VP Enock Chihana says Mombera University in Mzimba is set to move from paperwork to construction after PPDA approval, with K14 billion pledged by government and over K300 billion expected from private partners—plus plans for a university town. Road Access: The Chiweta–Karonga road rehabilitation is set to start in November, with government using toll-gate financing to fund maintenance and repay bank loans. Energy for Visitors: Malawi’s first grid-scale lithium battery system at Kanengo is helping stabilise power after past hydropower losses, supporting more reliable electricity for homes and services. Cross-border Travel Disruption: Malawi’s voluntary repatriation of Malawians from South Africa ends Wednesday, with returnees needing to arrange their own travel afterward. Safety & Transport: Police report a South African visitor’s vehicle was stolen during a healing trip, and a US pilot was fined for an unauthorized landing at Bakili Muluzi International Airport.