The President of Malawi, Peter Mutharika, has called for urgent support from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to help Malawi confront what he described as an "extremely difficult" economic crisis. Mutharika says Malawi needs immediate resources to secure critical imports as the country faces a delayed farming season and recurring fuel queues. The country's Finance Minister, Joseph Mwanamvekha, says they simply want the IMF program back. Thami Ngubeni spoke to Dr Bertha Bangara-Chikadza, a macro-economist and Economics lecturer at the University of Malawi.

The President of Malawi, Peter Mutharika, has called for urgent support from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to help Malawi confront what he described as an "extremely difficult" economic crisis. Mutharika says Malawi needs immediate resources to secure critical imports as the country faces a delayed farming season and recurring fuel queues. The country's Finance Minister, Joseph Mwanamvekha, says they simply want the IMF program back. Thami Ngubeni spoke to Dr Bertha Bangara-Chikadza, a macro-economist and Economics lecturer at the University of Malawi.

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President of Malawi, Peter Mutharika asks for help from the IMF as economic conditions worsen in the country

As Africa marks Africa Day today, economists say the African Continental Free Trade Agreement, known as AfCFTA, could become the continent's biggest economic game changer amid growing global uncertainty.

Some Experts believe deeper intra-African trade could strengthen economic resilience, boost industrialisation, and unlock new opportunities for businesses and young entrepreneurs across the continent.

Let's unpack this feather with Jason Hamilton Guest lecturer in Corporate and Development Finance at Stellenbosch Business School.

As Africa marks Africa Day today, economists say the African Continental Free Trade Agreement, known as AfCFTA, could become the continent's biggest economic game changer amid growing global uncertainty.
Some Experts believe deeper intra-African trade could strengthen economic resilience, boost industrialisation, and unlock new opportunities for businesses and young entrepreneurs across the continent.
Let's unpack this feather with Jason Hamilton Guest lecturer in Corporate and Development Finance at Stellenbosch Business School.

AfCFTA hailed as Africa's economic game changer on Africa Day amid global uncertainty

As pressure grows on countries to confront climate change, pollution, and rising levels of waste, attention is increasingly turning toward the circular economy a system.

A recent study comparing the original BRICS countries, Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has found that while some emerging economies are making significant progress in reusing waste and building circular economies, some continue to lag behind in key areas, including recycling infrastructure and policy implementation.

Joining us now is Aifani Confidence Tahulela, PhD candidate and researcher at the Durban University of Technology at the DUT BRICS research Institute in South Africa.

As pressure grows on countries to confront climate change, pollution, and rising levels of waste, attention is increasingly turning toward the circular economy a system.
A recent study comparing the original BRICS countries, Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has found that while some emerging economies are making significant progress in reusing waste and building circular economies, some continue to lag behind in key areas, including recycling infrastructure and policy implementation.
Joining us now is Aifani Confidence Tahulela, PhD candidate and researcher at the Durban University of Technology at the DUT BRICS research Institute in South Africa.

BRICS nations show uneven progress toward circular economy goals amid rising climate, waste pressures

In today's markets slot we look at the impact of South Africa's (SA) inflation rate on possible increase on the interest rate. We turn also turn our attention to the trade balance.

 We also turn the spotlight on the African Continental Free Trade Area.

 For more on this, we're joined on the line by Koketso Mano, FNB Senior Economist.

In today's markets slot we look at the impact of South Africa's (SA) inflation rate on possible increase on the interest rate. We turn also turn our attention to the trade balance.
&nbsp;We also turn the spotlight on the African Continental Free Trade Area.
&nbsp;For more on this, we're joined on the line by Koketso Mano, FNB Senior Economist.

President of Malawi, Peter Mutharika asks for help from the IMF as economic conditions worsen in the country

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