Telephorus Chigwenembe
Malawipublic relations officerMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Telephorus Chigwenembe is the Public Relations Officer for the Tobacco Commission in Malawi. He has been vocal about the need for tobacco farmers to adhere to quality standards in the industry, condemning practices such as mixing grades and tampering with moisture levels that compromise tobacco quality and lead to increased rejection rates at auction floors.
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Telephorus Chigwenembe is the spokesperson for the Tobacco Commission who discussed the importance of quality in the market.
Malawi’s tobacco market improves, yet earnings remain below 2025 levels - Malawi Nyasa TimesNyasa Times – popular Malawian online publication·Malawi· 2026-06-02
Malawi· 2026-06-02
Telephorus Chigwenembe condemned poor handling practices by tobacco farmers that damage Malawi’s tobacco quality.
TC Cracks Down on Poor Tobacco Handling as Farmers Blamed for Low Prices and Rising Rejections - Malawi Nyasa TimesNyasa Times – popular Malawian online publication·Malawi· 2026-05-29
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