President Professor Peter Mutharika says independence and freedom are the foundations for national development. 

Candidates who are sitting for this year’s Malawi School Certificate Education - MSCE examinations have been advised to go in their centers and write examinations on Thursday despite being a public holiday.

Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development says Thursday 7th July is a public holiday to celebrate Eil-ul-Fitri marking the end of fasting in the Islamic Holy month of Ramadan.

The ruling Democratic Progressive Party - DPP Vice President for the Southern Region Dr George Chaponda has urged Malawians to be united for the country to develop and attract foreign investors.