Sosten Gwengwe
Sosten Gwengwe serves as the Minister of Trade and Industry in Malawi, where he is dedicated to stabilizing market prices and ensuring consumer protection. He has acknowledged past deficiencies within the Malawi Bureau of Standards and is committed to implementing corrective measures to regain public trust. His focus on addressing issues such as the sale of expired goods highlights his proactive approach to fostering a healthier market environment for Malawians.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Malawi | 4 | 4.50 | 2.38% | +0% | 19,129,952 | 455,475 | $7,700 | 183$ |
| Totals | 4 | 19,129,952 | 455,475 | $7,700 | 183$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Malawi:
The protest follows the arrest of Lilongwe Msonzi North MP Sosten Gwengwe, who also chairs Parliament’s Budget and Finance Committee.
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Malawi:
Sosten Gwengwe is the Chairperson of Parliament’s Budget Committee and one of the arrested lawmakers.
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Malawi:
Sosten Gwengwe, as Minister of Finance, oversaw government spending.
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Malawi:
Former Minister of Finance Sosten Gwengwe was also arrested in Lilongwe and detained at Lumbadzi Police Station.
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Malawi:
Sosten Gwengwe is one of the high-profile figures who retained his seat in the recent elections.
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Malawi:
Sosten Gwengwe replaced Felix Mlusu but faced similar economic challenges.
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Malawi:
Gwengwe, as Press Trust Chairperson, was involved in the inauguration of the Nthalire Community Hospital.
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Malawi:
Minister Gwengwe has assured Malawians that this is just the beginning, emphasizing the government’s commitment to ensuring fair pricing.
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Malawi:
Minister of Trade and Industry Sosten Gwengwe announced the revocation of licenses for wholesale traders dealing in second-hand clothes.
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Malawi:
Sosten Gwengwe has announced that the government will provide foreign exchange to importers dealing in essential goods.
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