Women’s Football Homecoming: Malawi’s Scorchers returned from WAFCON 2026 in Morocco as national heroes—First Lady Gertrude Mutharika led the welcome at Kamuzu International Airport, and National Bank of Malawi (NBM) backed the team beyond sponsorship, rewarding them with K500 million after their historic run to the final and a 2027 World Cup ticket. Banking & Travel Convenience: NBM explained how its BankNet 360 internet banking works for personal, SME and corporate customers—24/7 access from anywhere—useful for travellers and businesses planning payments on the move. Tourism Health & Compliance Risk: A Telegraph investigation says officials are selling yellow fever certificates to unvaccinated travellers at Malawi’s airports/hospitals, raising serious red-flag concerns for travellers who may be denied entry elsewhere. Roads & Regional Movement: Malawi’s road tolling plan adds four new toll gates expected to raise about K10 billion annually, while nearby Iringa–Mbeya highway works in Tanzania disrupt travel times and costs for corridor traffic. Cross-Border Payments for Visitors: Standard Bank and UnionPay expanded online card acceptance to nine African markets including Malawi, making it easier for international customers to pay online. Sports & Community Support: Corporate support for sport continues—NBM and other partners are praised for investing in athletes, while Milare Police received new road cones to improve safety on busy routes.