This article was originally published on Malawi24 ">Malawi24 , Malawi's #1 independent news platform. As Malawi celebrates 62 years of political independence, President Arthur Peter Mutharika says the country’s next and most important battle is achieving economic independence that can transform the lives of ordinary citizens. In a major policy shift, Mutharika announced that this year’s Independence Day celebrations will be limited to prayers, with public funds initially budgeted […] Read the full article and more Malawi news at Mutharika eyes economic independence ">Malawi24 — Breaking news, politics, business, sport and entertainment from Malawi and Africa, updated 24/7.