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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Authorities recently arrested former Cabinet minister Sosten Gwengwe over his alleged role in the East Bridge transactions.
Govt Unaware of East Bridge Guarantee as Malawi Faces K57 Billion Fertiliser Claim and Possible Asset Seizures Abroad - Malawi Nyasa Times
Malawi· 2026-03-02
Sosten Gwengwe was among the former ministers arrested in the current DPP administration.
New Government, Same Script: Arrests, Headlines, No Justice - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-09
The protest follows the arrest of Lilongwe Msonzi North MP Sosten Gwengwe, who also chairs Parliament’s Budget and Finance Committee.
Chithyola draws red line: MCP MPs will only return when their safety is guaranteed - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-04
Sosten Gwengwe is the Chairperson of Parliament’s Budget Committee and one of the arrested lawmakers.
Opposition Leader Takes Speaker to Task Over Arrest of MPs - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-03Sosten Gwengwe, as Minister of Finance, oversaw government spending.
Why Kawale, Gwenge and Zamba Were Arrested: Inside the Fertiliser and Tobacco Scandal - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-03Former Minister of Finance Sosten Gwengwe was also arrested in Lilongwe and detained at Lumbadzi Police Station.
Arrest Galore Deepens: Sixth Former MCP Cabinet Minister Nabbed as Political Storm Intensifies - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-02
Sosten Gwengwe is one of the high-profile figures who retained his seat in the recent elections.
Over Half of MPs, including 14 former Cabinet Ministers, Kicked Out as Malawians Demand Change - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-09-24
Sosten Gwengwe replaced Felix Mlusu but faced similar economic challenges.
GREGORY GONDWE WRITES: Malawi’s Déjà Vu—From Mutharika to Chakwera, Different Faces, Same Failures - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-09-23
Gwengwe, as Press Trust Chairperson, was involved in the inauguration of the Nthalire Community Hospital.
Chakwera Delivers Hospital to Nthalire — And a Clear Message to the North - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-08-11
Minister Gwengwe has assured Malawians that this is just the beginning, emphasizing the government’s commitment to ensuring fair pricing.
Kaunjika Prices Drop as Government Responds to Vendors’ Protests - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-02-26
Minister of Trade and Industry Sosten Gwengwe announced the revocation of licenses for wholesale traders dealing in second-hand clothes.
“Malawi in Crisis; Government Fails to Manage Economy,” Says Rev. Baxton Maulidi - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-02-26
Sosten Gwengwe has announced that the government will provide foreign exchange to importers dealing in essential goods.
Government’s Forex Allocation: A Necessary Short-Term Measure - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-02-25Minister of Trade Sosten Gwengwe announced that the government had revoked business licenses of traders accused of inflating prices unfairly.
Govt, Vendors Reach Agreement as Opposition MPs Demand Matter Be Tabled in Parliament - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-02-25
Minister of Trade Sosten Gwengwe’s announcement that traders must revert prices to December levels is laughable.
EDITORIAL: MALAWIANS ARE SUFFERING—GOVERNMENT MUST ACT NOW - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-02-25Sosten Gwengwe stressed the need for greater collaboration among manufacturing sector players to unlock the industry’s full potential.
UNDP Calls for Urgent Action to Revitalize Malawi’s Manufacturing Sector - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-02-19
Sosten Gwengwe is the Minister of Trade and Industry committed to stabilizing market prices and addressing consumer protection.
Analysis: Govt’s ‘Boma Likutinji’ is a Welcome Step Towards Transparency, But Consistency Is Key - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-02-13
