As Malawi celebrates 62 years of independence, Christians have been challenged to step out of their churches, and actively participate in driving economic development in Malawi.

 The call came from reverend Dr Matilda Matabwa of the Malawi Assemblies of God who was delivering a special sermon to mark the anniversary. Reports coming from Malawi say that the celebrations were low-key because government kept its promise of not holding state-funded celebrations for this anniversary, citing the need to save resources amid prevailing economic challenges.

To get an understanding of some of the economic challenges faced by that country and the possible solutions moving forward, Channel Africa's Thami Ngobeni spoke to  Chifipa Mhango, Chief Economist and Director of Economic Research and Strategy at the Don Consultancy Group

As Malawi celebrates 62 years of independence, Christians have been challenged to step out of their churches, and actively participate in driving economic development in Malawi.
&nbsp;The call came from reverend Dr Matilda Matabwa of the Malawi Assemblies of God who was delivering a special sermon to mark the anniversary. Reports coming from Malawi say that the celebrations were low-key because government kept its promise of not holding state-funded celebrations for this anniversary, citing the need to save resources amid prevailing economic challenges.
To get an understanding of some of the economic challenges faced by that country and the possible solutions moving forward, Channel Africa's Thami Ngobeni spoke to &nbsp;Chifipa Mhango, Chief Economist and Director of Economic Research and Strategy at the Don Consultancy Group

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Malawi marks 62 years of independence as the country's economy worsens

Thami Ngobeni speaks to Siphamandla Mkhwanazi, senior economist at FNB about South African Reserve Bank announcing its repo rate decision, and the impact it will have on the economy. And also look at the latest Consumer Confidence Index and how South African consumers,  policymakers and businesses interpret the signals in the current climate.

Thami Ngobeni speaks to Siphamandla Mkhwanazi, senior economist at FNB about South African Reserve Bank announcing its repo rate decision, and the impact it will have on the economy. And also look at the latest Consumer Confidence Index and how South African consumers, &nbsp;policymakers and businesses interpret the signals in the current climate.

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South Africa's telecommunications giant announced the completion of its acquisition of an additional 20% effective stake in Safaricom PLC. This follows the staying of a conservatory order by the Court of Appeal in Kenya on the 26th of June this year and the fulfilment of all remaining conditions.

The transaction, which is valued at $2.1 billion was first announced in December 2025 and sees Vodacom acquire a 15% stake from the Government of Kenya.

To talk about the significance of this deal, Thami Ngobeni spoke to Channel Africa's East African correspondent in Nairobi, Daniel Ominde .

South Africa's telecommunications giant announced the completion of its acquisition of an additional 20% effective stake in Safaricom PLC. This follows the staying of a conservatory order by the Court of Appeal in Kenya on the 26th of June this year and the fulfilment of all remaining conditions.
The transaction, which is valued at $2.1 billion was first announced in December 2025 and sees Vodacom acquire a 15% stake from the Government of Kenya.
To talk about the significance of this deal, Thami Ngobeni spoke to Channel Africa's East African correspondent in Nairobi, Daniel Ominde .

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Activists in Malawi expressed frustration at news of a 100 percent increase in public university tuition fees. They felt that this will exclude the poor and urging government to reverse the decision. So at the back of this, we thought to look at the cost of tertiary education on the African continent and what it is that contributes to the costs.

Thami Ngobeni speaks to those who are in the industry to get an insider's view of what it takes and how it works generally. She starts off with the TVET  (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) sector to talk about the challenges they face, and the sort of red-tape they go through in both establishing and running it. What is it that African leaders can do to make it more accessible and attractive?  Dr Dovhani Mamphiswana is CEO of Eastc Technocentric Varsity, a South African based TVET college.

Activists in Malawi expressed frustration at news of a 100 percent increase in public university tuition fees. They felt that this will exclude the poor and urging government to reverse the decision. So at the back of this, we thought to look at the cost of tertiary education on the African continent and what it is that contributes to the costs.
Thami Ngobeni speaks to those who are in the industry to get an insider's view of what it takes and how it works generally. She starts off with the TVET &nbsp;(Technical and Vocational Education and Training) sector to talk about the challenges they face, and the sort of red-tape they go through in both establishing and running it. What is it that African leaders can do to make it more accessible and attractive? &nbsp;Dr Dovhani Mamphiswana is CEO of Eastc Technocentric Varsity, a South African based TVET college.

Malawi marks 62 years of independence as the country's economy worsens

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