Friday, 6 July 2018

Trade Minister drums up buy Malawian campaign during independence celebrations

United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Resident Representative Maria Jose Torres and Minister of Industry, Trade and Tourism Henry Mussa have joined hands to drum up for Buy Malawian campaign during the country's independence celebrations.


In a joint statement, Mussa and Torres encourages all citizens and people resident in Malawi "to think of growing the Malawi economy together."


"As we celebrate, remember to Buy Malawian in order to Grow Malawi. By buying locally produced goods and services, we are creating more jobs together and helping in reducing poverty as espoused in Sustainable Development Goals 1 and 8 on ending poverty and promoting sustainable economic growth, which impact the achievement of the overall 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Enjoy 54 th Independence Day by Buying Malawian to Build Malawi," reads part of the statement.


Malawi celebrates her independence every year on July 6 and the republican President broadcasts a live speech on television and radio to mark the commencement of Independence Day celebrations.


The Southern African nation attained her independence from colonialists Great Britain in 1964.




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