Innocent Helema
Innocent Helema is a spokesperson for the Competition and Fair Trading Commission (CFTC) in Malawi, where he plays a key role in addressing issues related to market competition and consumer protection. He has recently been in the news discussing the rising sugar prices in Malawi and the commission's investigations into the actions of traders engaging in excessive pricing and hoarding amid a national sugar crisis.
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Recent news mentions
CFTC spokesperson Innocent Helema said the Commission only acted after receiving a tip that SIMAMA was hiding large quantities of sugar.
CFTC Hits Back: Ministry of Trade, Not the Commission, Shut Down SIMAMA Sugar Shop - Malawi Nyasa Times
Malawi· 2025-12-12Innocent Helema, a spokesperson for the Competition and Fair Trading Commission, acknowledged that Illovo had approached the ministry seeking approval to export excess stock.
Sweet Crisis: Inside Malawi’s Sugar Shortage—Hoarding, Black Markets, and Suspected Smuggling Rings Exposed! - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-03-04