Malawi is a historic country united by the stories of slavery, colonialism, freedom, power, independence, and, most recently, a liberated political system known as democracy.

President Lazarus Chakwera has implored the citizenry to hold hands with the government in order to achieve the much-needed change and transformation in the country.

Leader of Opposition Kondwani Nankhumwa has asked government to cancel this year's Independence Day Celebrations, saying this is not the right time for holding celebrations when Malawians are going through hard economic times due to the rising cost of living.