What are the latest news in Malawi?

Key developments and headlines in Malawi include:Chilima Plane Crash Commission of Inquiry Hearings continue before the commission investigating the fatal military aircraft crash in Chikangawa that claimed the life of Vice President Saulos Chilima. Recent testimonies from aviation and weather personnel revealed serious lapses, including altered meteorological data provided to pilots, visibility discrepancies at Mzuzu Airport, and tracking gaps during the flight’s final approach. www.nyasatimes.com———Economy and Infrastructure Pressures The government faces significant economic hurdles as agricultural export revenues experience sharp declines and foreign exchange reserves remain strained. Concurrently, utility boards announced anticipated hikes in municipal water tariffs, while the state electricity provider (ESCOM) reports multi-billion kwacha losses resulting from ongoing vandalism of power infrastructure. African Arguments———Financial Sector Regulation Malawian regulatory authorities and the Reserve Bank have enacted strict Know-Your-Customer (KYC) directives, requiring commercial banks to re-verify customer identities to curb money laundering and unregulated financial flows. www.nyasatimes.com———Governance and Politics Following the political transition that returned Peter Mutharika to the presidency, the administration has pledged structural reforms across statutory bodies, including governance shifts at the Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) and investigations into mismanagement at state utility boards.Sports and Regional Affairs In sports, the Malawi Women’s National Football Team (the Scorchers) made headlines across the region with an impressive run at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), reaching the final stage after knocking out Algeria. Al Jazeera———