Charles Kumchenga
Charles Kumchenga is the president of the Malawi Congress of Trade Unions (MCTU), an organization advocating for workers' rights and fair labor practices in Malawi. He has been vocal in the push for a significant increase in the minimum wage, recently proposing a 100 percent raise to K180,000 to meet the growing cost of living. Kumchenga's leadership in labor discussions reflects the challenges faced by workers in Malawi as they seek better compensation amidst economic hardships.
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Charles Kumchenga, president of the Malawi Congress of Trade Unions, said the unions will closely monitor the new investor to ensure workers’ rights are respected.
Icon Properties Says Shoprite Exit Is Part of Natural Change - Malawi Nyasa Times
Malawi· 2026-02-09
Malawi Congress of Trade Unions (MCTU) president Charles Kumchenga said many workers lose their pension savings because employers simply do not remit the money.
Malawi’s Pension Money Grows to K5.4 Trillion — But Big Problems Remain - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-11-19
Charles Kumchenga is the president of the Malawi Congress of Trade Unions.
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South Africa· 2025-09-30
Teachers Union of Malawi (TUM) Secretary General Charles Kumchenga praised the promotions, describing them as a major motivation for teachers.
Chakwera Govt Moves to Fill 26,000 Teaching Posts After Historic Promotions - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-06-03
Charles Kumchenga, president of the Malawi Congress of Trade Union, spoke about the rising cost of living and its impact on workers.
Workers’ Unions Urge Govt to Curb Soaring Prices: Chakwera Promises Action on Minimum Wage and Market Greed - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-05-02
MCTU president Charles Kumchenga said, 'Our proposal is clear—K180,000. That’s what workers deserve.'
Govt to Gazette New Minimum Wage on May 1 – Workers Push for K180,000 - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-04-30