Tourism Policy & Growth: Malawi marks National Tourism Month as WTTC data shows travel and tourism’s GDP contribution rising from K1.3tn (2019) to K1.6tn (2025), with jobs up to 726,700—yet stakeholders say Malawi still struggles to turn raw tourism potential into bigger earnings. Border Travel Access: Immigration has launched MIDAS mobile border services in Mchinji (Mkanda–Mgubudu and Mchinji One Stop Border Post) to help travellers process documents and Border Passes closer to border communities, with IOM support. Passport & Travel Mobility: Malawi’s passport ranks ninth in Africa and 118th globally in 2026 mobility data, with access to 76 destinations (visa-free, visa-on-arrival/simplified, and eTA options). Regional Travel & Investment: Tanzania and Malawi are urged to move beyond trade volumes into joint investments, manufacturing and value addition, using corridors and port access to deepen cooperation. Health & Community (Tourism-linked): A new kidney awareness push and foundation launch (Mphukira) aims to improve early detection and prevention—relevant for visitor health confidence and local wellbeing. Local Travel Safety: A Raiply “Tsibweni” driver granted bail after 57 days following a fatal Dedza crash; the State shifted the case back to a road traffic offence. Sports Tourism: EthCo backs the Ladies Interclub golf tournament with K65.2m, set for Kasasa Golf Club in Dwangwa this weekend.