Update: In national memorial news, the mausoleum for the late Vice President Saulos Chilima was officially unveiled in Nsipe, Ntcheu. Nation Online reports that family, friends, and well-wishers gathered for the ceremony to honour Chilima, who died in a plane crash two years ago. During the event, his widow Mary Chilima delivered a tribute and renewed calls for an investigation into the truth surrounding his death.
In leisure and competitive games, the world chess governing body Fide has elevated Malawi to developmental level three. According to Nation Online, Chess Association of Malawi president Mpilo Mizere described the upgrade as a major step forward that will help advance the game locally.
Update: In other news, South Africa has begun repatriating Malawian nationals currently accommodated at Sherwood Hall in KwaZulu-Natal province. Channel Africa reports that over 2,400 individuals are set to return to Malawi following a recent surge in deportations, with the initial phase prioritizing women and children.